This event is in the past.It took place on May 11, 2025 at Jefferson Market Library.




Keith Taillon traces Manhattan's transformation from port town to global metropolis in this free talk about his new book. Expect deep dives into Gilded Age neighborhoods, the Erie Canal's impact, and the city's most notorious characters.
Local history
Author talk
Gilded Age focus
Manhattan neighborhoods
Walking New York: Manhattan History on Foot
Greenwich Village




Keith Taillon traces Manhattan's transformation from port town to global metropolis in this free talk about his new book. Expect deep dives into Gilded Age neighborhoods, the Erie Canal's impact, and the city's most notorious characters.
Local history
Author talk
Gilded Age focus
Manhattan neighborhoods
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