Springfield’s Gilded Age is an exhibition of photographs that explores the grand estates of 19th century Otsego Lake. Meet the people who lived there and view life on the lake in this period. The families of the grand houses enjoyed an active outdoor life of horseback riding, boating, golfing, tennis and croquet. In addition to the outdoor activities, more solitary activities such as reading and leisurely strolls through the gardens were an important part of 19th century life on Otsego Lake. Dinner parties followed by a game of billiards, with cigars and brandy for the men, were routine. Luncheons and card parties were also popular and the more artistic ladies enjoyed sketching and embroidery.
