Esther Crain

Author

Esther Crain is the author of “The Gilded Age in New York, 1870-1910” and “New York City in 3D in the Gilded Age.” In 2008 she launched Ephemeral New York, a website that chronicles the city's past. She speaks regularly on topics relating to New York City history, especially during the Gilded Age, and conducts walking tours that explore New York's hidden pockets and little-known stories.