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Reflections from a Bygone Era presented by Orin Z. Finkle – Great Neck Arts Center

This exhibition features photographs and vintage clothing offering a glimpse into life on Long Island's historic Gold Coast during the early 1900s.  The collection is drawn from author and historian Orin Z. Finkle's collection of magazines, books, postcards, catalogs and news clippings about Long Island's wealthy residents and their grand country estates.

This gallery exhibit will also feature several lectures that are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, May 18, Reflections from a Bygone Era presented by Orin Z. Finkle at 7:30 p.m.


Thursday, May 19, Music of the Gilded Age presented by Leona Schwab at 7:30 p.m.

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Gallery hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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