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Slide Lecture | The Long Island Estates that Inspired The Great Gatsby (virtual)

Friday, November 20, 2020, 5:30 pm

$10

Explore the magnificent estates and mansions of Long Island's "Gold Coast" that are believed to have inspired The Great Gatsby, the classic 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that centered around one of the world's premier collections of glamour, luxury, and architectural achievement.

Led by historian Gary Lawrance, this virtual showcase will include:
-A historical overview of the North Shore of Long Island and why it became the social epicenter of New York's prominent families and known world wide for its wealth, glamour, and dazzling social life;
- Aerial photos circa 1926 showing the endless estates that once were surrounded by ancient forests or overlooked the Long Island Sound -- it's believed over 2,000 of these palatial estates once stood;
- A deep dive into some of the most prominent Long Island estates and families including Harbor Hill (a sprawling 100-room French Chateau), Beacon Towers (an over-the-top fantasy castle built by multi-millionaire and major suffragette Alva Belmont), and Pembroke (host to decadent parties where high society mixed with Broadway and Hollywood Stars, which is believed to be the inspiration for Jay Gatsby's parties);
- Archival photographs showcasing the interiors of these "Gold Coast" mansions, which were all decorated with fine antiques and rare artworks

Q&A will follow.

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