The Hidden World of Gramercy Park: Unlocking History with Keith Taillon
Listener favorite historian Keith Taillon returns to the show to this in-depth look at Gramercy Park, one of New York City's most unique and historic enclaves.
The Gilded Gentleman · Carl Raymond, Keith Taillon
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Show Notes
The small two acre square known since the 1830's as Gramercy Park has also been called "America's Bloomsbury". Taking the reference from London's famous neighborhood once home to many great writers and artists, New York's Gramercy Park has similarly included noted cultural icons from architect Stanford White to actor Edwin Booth to the great politician Samual Tilden.
Wandering along the park today it's easy to gain a view back into the past - many of the original Greek Revival brick townhouses and brownstone mansions remain, some still in private hands.
The park in the center is one of the most unique in America - it is a private park, not a city property and it's upkeep has been managed since its inception in the early 19th century by the property owners around the park itself. Writer and historian Keith Taillon joins Carl for this episode to look back into this hidden pocket of New York City's past and unlock its history.
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