Gilded Age Foods & Culture with Judith Krall-Russo

As part of our One Borough, One Book celebration, join us to explore the Gilded Age!

“The Gilded Age – A Journey Back in Time”
Call it Gotham, call it The Great Metropolis or just call it New York City, it was the center of the Gilded Age (1870 -1900). During the Civil War the seeds of The Gilded Age were planted and by 1870 wealth was growing by leaps and bounds due to industrialization, railway development, mechanization and so much more.  The Nouveau riche (new money) climbing the social ladder wanted to be accepted into New York City society’s old money known as the Knickerbockers. The Gilded Age was coined by Mark Twain to satirize the time of poverty and corruption masked by a thin layer of gold gilding. Come discover the wealth, glamor, high society’s “400” as well as the corruption, poverty and scandals of this exciting and at times depressing era.

And don't forget to join us on Thursday, April 11 at 6:45 as Haddonfield discusses Clara and Mr. Tiffany, a historical fiction novel detailing the journey and passion of a female worker in the Tiffany glass workshop.