Upper East Side Art & Architecture: from Gilded Age Mansions to Modern Art

The Upper East Side is arguably Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhood.   Elite and quieter, yet still with New York City quirkiness and artsiness.   Join us in this intro Tory tour of the Upper East Side! We will focus on the Lennox Hill neighborhood looking at Gilded Age era mansions and the modern art galleries that make the neighborhood unique. 


We will begin at the the little prince statue on 5th avenue, amidts many beautiful Gilded Age mansions.   We will work our way south between 5th and Madison avenues for about half a mile. We will learn about the history of over 15 buildings from their origins to their conversions and current uses and looking at art along the way.
 
Some of the sites we will visit may include :   The Carlyle Hotel, The Gagosian Gallery, Ralph Lauren, The Payne Whitney House ( The  Cultural Center of the French Embassy),  and more!   We will also be visiting inside some of the older buildings to get a taste of their grandeur and going inside some of the various art galleries  with art ranging from early 20th century to now.

NOTE


Beginning April 23 !
Wednesdays afternoon tour will include a visit to the Frick mansion with $1 admission.  We will end at the Frick Mansion. 

All tours will include visits to an area art galleries.