NYC’s Gilded Age Beaux-Arts Movement, Part 1: Libraries (Re-Air)

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*This webinar is part of our NYAC Summer Encore Series — a limited-time showcase of archived programs, re-airing exclusively this August*

The Gilded Age, also referred to as the American Renaissance, marked the first time that the titans of American finance and industry had more wealth than their European counterparts. With that wealth came the need to have any property they touched dripping in architectural detail and embellishment that rivaled the great cultural capitals of the world like London, Paris, and Rome — enter the Beaux-Arts movement. How did this style define New York City, and specifically, it's centers of knowledge? It's time to get an exclusive glimpse at some of the city's greatest Beaux-Arts rooms and buildings, and dive into the lives of the most prominent millionaires in American history.

Join New York Adventure Club for a four-part series that explores the stories and architecture of New York City’s Beaux-Arts movement during the Gilded Age. In Part One, we'll uncover the finest public and private libraries, located in buildings that aren't just Beaux-Arts monuments in New York, but monuments of New York.

Led by architect Phillip James Dodd — author of An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City with foreword by Julian Fellowes — our virtual experience will include:

• The founding of the New York Public Library with the merger of the Astor, Lenox and Tilden Libraries, and the design of what is one of the most recognizable Beaux-Arts buildings in America
• The story behind Stanford White’s design of The Gould Memorial Library, a Beaux-Arts Pantheon of Learning — that history has forgotten — overlooking the Harlem River, on what used to be the campus of NYU
• The founding of The University Club “for the purpose of literature and art by establishing and maintaining a library,” and the design by Charles McKim of what is arguably the greatest room in New York City
• The Pierpont Morgan Library, a majestic repository for J.P. Morgan’s private collection — a collection that rivaled any in the world
• Discussing the work of some of the most prominent architects of The Gilded Age – Richard Morris Hunt, Charles McKim, Carrère & Hastings, and Stanford White – and their collaboration with artists such as Daniel Chester French, Henry Siddons Mowbray, and Louis Comfort Tiffany
• The conflicting interests of the infamous Robber Barons of the era — ruthless, and sometimes unethical, many of these captains of industry would also become some of the greatest patrons of the civic arts

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About Phillip
Phillip James Dodd has a rich academic and practice-based background as an author and award-winning classical architect. His designs can be found in New York, Greenwich, Palm Beach, and as far as away as Bangalore, India. He is the author of several best-selling books – The Art of Classical Details (2013); An Ideal Collaboration (2015); The Classical American House (2017); and An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture on New York City (2021).

NYC’s Gilded Age Beaux-Arts Movement Series (Re-Air)
Part 1: Libraries (Wednesday, August 6)
Part 2: Murals & Sculptures (Wednesday, August 13)
Part 3: Mansions (Wednesday, August 20)
Part 4: Skyscrapers (Wednesday, August 27)

Testimonials
" Very interesting presentation!" -Jeffrey
" Excellent photos and background info." -Donna
" Extraordinary photos, my favorite spin, the University library, and the Pierpont Morgan library. Just tremendous photos. Is details were so numerous and compelling. A really gorgeous webinar that I enjoyed tremendously thank you. ( Had to watch on replay.)" -Sharon
" This was one of the best NYAC presentations yet! The speaker was excellent, and he covered the material really well. The images were absolutely gorgeous. The speaker moved along at a perfect clip, and covered the topic in a broad fashion. Really interesting. I would definitely sign up for any other of his presentations." -Karen
" Gorgeous subject" -Kathy
" The photography was excellent. I especially appreciated the close ups. The presenter was very conversant with his subject. I learned a few things." -Rosemary
" All the photography, some exclusive, and the details about the libraries. The speaker was excellent and hope he comes back. Will be reading his book." -Iris
" I enjoy learning about new topics that I was interested in and didn’t have time to study before. I enjoyed the slides and the presentation especially the chronology of the topic." -Marjorie
" The photos are fantastic and love that they were taken recently for the book. The presentation was perfectly organized and love that it included other buildings and tid bits." -Karen
" Very interesting material, very well-presented." -Lucy
" The presenter was so knowledgeable and so interesting ! I hope you will have him on again!!" -Carolyn
" Everything! NYAC hits a home run again! Thank you." -Geri
" Very informative and well organized. The presenter really knew his stuff. Excellent presentation 👏" -Mardine
" Very well-organized and detailed, excellent visuals. I would love to possess some of those spaces!" -Lahring
" Great photography and lots of detail about the places." -Luise
" Presenter knew a lot about the architecture and architects of this period, and the examples he chose were spectacular." -Ellen
" EVERYTHING! This was one of the best , if not the best, webinars I’ve ever watched! Presenter fabulous - never dull. Continuous descriptions that were all intriguing, wonderful photos." -Shelagh
" The photography was amazing. The choice to focus just on libraries was very smart. The presenter included a lot of little anecdotes that were funny but also made the historical figures seem more real." -Marian
" In these challenging times I was grateful to be transported back to a time when architecture was grand and glorious. I've ordered the book on Amazon. Thanks Phillip James Dodd. If you are a student and lover of architecture this event is not to be missed. And who would have guessed that Bronx Community College has on its campus a beaux arts library building." -Elizabeth
" Everything! Phillip Dodd is an outstanding presenter. Being prominent in his field and his having a lot of experience giving lectures made this the best NYAC lecture I've attended, and I've really enjoyed all of them. The slides were beautiful and gave just the right amount of detail to look at along with the informative lecture. Please invite him back to talk about anything else he would like to talk about. Thanks!" -Jan
" Great amazing pictures. Great details from the presenter. Phillip has a great vibe about him and so knowledgeable it was incredible. Loved this!" -Noelle
" Beautiful photographs. Architectural descriptions." -Ken
" Informative. Great slides. Keep up the great work!" -Melinda
" Very informative and interesting. Great photographs." -Janice
" Great pictures, interesting stories about the people behind these libraries that brought their personalities to life and the presentation was broken into distinct topics - library by library. This was terrific - I pass by many of these locations on my way to the Met or the Frick. This will add immensely to my enjoyment and understanding of these great institutions." -Charles
" I so enjoyed all of the history that went with each of the libraries. The gentlemen was extremely knowledgeable about the beginning of each of the libraries and the status of the libraries now. The entrepenuers that provided the money for them to be built along with the architects and designers!" -Constance
" Great content and presenter. Best event so far. Please have Mr. Dodd again, I will take any webinar he gives!" -Richard
" The content was fabulous" -Jeannette
" Great photos and clear explanation even for attendees with no background in architecture." -Julie
" Beautiful photography, interesting presentation." -Thomas
" Great pictures and excellent speaker." -Paul
" It talked about libraries I didn’t know about like the University Club and we will never see inside. Glad he had such good photos" -Debbie
" I learned so much! & ‘discovered’ new places that I now want to explore. Long time fan of US Beaux Arts - now a bit more educated and even more in love! 🤩 Thank you 🙏 More high quality treats from NYC. Eternally grateful" -Amy
" The presentation was excellent: wonderful narration and illustrations. I will look for his book and for his next webinar" -Christine
" I loved seeing the insides of the libraries." -Kathryn
" I loved everything! The knowledgeable, articulate and personable presenter was fabulous. The photography was very crisp, colorful and clear. This was simply mind blowing to say the least. Easy to sign up, inexpensive and so educational. This should be on PBS! I shall definitely sign up for more of these webinars, count on it. Breathtaking!! Thank you so very much." -Eric
" Very knowledgeable presenter, beautiful pictures, good Q&A, easy access to event." -Patricia
" The presenter, mr. Dodd was so knowledgeable, it was a pleasure to listen to him. I would have loved to see more photos, they were so magnificent." -Lois
" EVERYTHING. EXCELLENT PRESENTATION and OUTSTANDING PRESENTER." -Steven
" Informative, increases my knowledge of the various treasures in New York." -Richard
" Knowledgeable and interesting stories. Spaces viewed that cannot easily access." -Sarah
" This event gave the attendees a chance to view spaces that are not available to the general public." -Marlene
" The pictures were amazing and the presenter provided a lot of information in a lively and captivating way" -Renate
" Excellent, knowledgeable presenter; interesting content" -Barbara
" The whole presentation was absolutely excellent! The photos of the elegant and ornate libraries were magnificent! Mr. Dodd, the lecturer, was great! He described in wonderful detail the architecture, the background of the architects and the wealthy magnates who paid for all this architectural beauty. This was an outstanding program! Thank you!" -Dorothy
" Thank you! I lived in NYC for several years, and I very much enjoyed seeing inside some of the places I'd only seen from the outside. Also enjoyed learning more about the Beaux Arts style in the Gilded Age." -Sharon
" I hugely enjoy visiting libraries, and these were all the creme de la creme." -Sara
" His level of knowledge and mostly the pace that he took to cover the material. Loved seeing the inside of buildings there is no way I will ever see. Well done, I will be attending more of these sessions." -Jennifer
" Very informative. Beautiful photography" -Stuart
" Excellent information and excellent photos. This was my first time attending a New York Adventure Club webinar. I am sure I will be attending more!" -Shirley
" The presenters knowledge & inclusion of anecdotes & stories. Pictures were beautiful too. Thoroughly enjoyed it" -Kitty
" This was my first time tuning into this organization's presentations and I was pleasantly surprised how well it was presented and the length of the presentation. I will most likely look forward to attending future webinars." -James
" It was an excellent overview that made me want to learn more. The instructor was enthusiastic and thoughtful." -Jennifer
" Fascinating locations and information presented in an entertaining way by an obvious expert who loves his topic!" -Karla
" Very good presenter who used humor occasionally, which I appreciated. Beautiful photos and good explanation of the history of the buildings." -Barbara L.
" The overview was great but the details were superb. Loved the Tilden connection and presidential loss despite over 50% of vote. Liked the movie connections. But it was the specific details of the art and sculpture that were much appreciated." -Barbara R.
"Very good descriptions about the buildings included in the presentation" -Michael
"I liked the presentation, approach, content, photos" -Diane
"Lots of pictures—both overall and detail. Steady commentary. Knowledgeable and well informed." -Craig
"Mr. Dodd's extensive knowledge and engaging communication style." -Melba
"The subject was very interesting" -Holly
"The stories about the architects. The photos. The references to his book which I have." -Christine
"Knowledgeable presenter (we, he literally wrote the book), wonderful pictures and illustrations, variety of information (styles, architectural examples, people associated with, etc.)." -Kerschent
"All brand new info to me. Presenter was beyond well informed and very passionate about the topic" -Eileen
"Wonderful to learn such detailed, interesting facts about sites I new about and did not know about." -Paula
"Informative, loved the visuals, professional, easy to understand presenter, paced nicely, content varied and on point. Perfect" -Ann
"Loved the narrator's stories and slides" -Rabecca
"A lot of interesting historical information" -Martha
"Very knowledgeable presenter." -Laurie
"Phillip Dodd’s presentation was informative and interesting." -Jackie

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