20 Most Amazing MANSIONS of the GILDED AGE

It was the late 1800s. A time of rapid economic growth in American history. A time when industrialization, technological advances, and urbanization brought in colossal wealth. A time when all the progress created a unique dynamic among the classes. And a time when modesty was all out the window and bold displays of opulence was all the rage. Today we are taking you back to the Gilded Age, a period so few know much about, but one surrounded by much fascination. We figured what better way to learn about this fantastic period than by taking you on a tour of some of the most decadent and most authentic Gilded Age mansions that stood the test of time. These are the same mansions you can easily visit if you’d like to witness this alluring age before your very eyes. Some fall within the official Gilded Age (1870-1900), others just a tad beyond. Nevertheless, they all stand as a testament to this bygone era, and we can promise none of them will disappoint. So without further ado here are the top