It doesn’t get much grander than this, that’s for sure. The National Arts Club in Manhattan offers opulence in excess
But, unlike the Terrace’s role as a backdrop for the earthy and working-class peoples in the series, it’s modern appearance oozes with a classic Victorian charm, and visitors can see some of New York’s most authentic turn-of-the-century residential architecture. In the heart of living and breathing 1930s Atlantic City at the Sylvan Terrace in Manhattanįor this one you may need to cast your memory way back to season one, to a time when Mrs Thompson was Mrs Schroeder, and intermittent scenes took place in the proletariat guts of Atlantic City. More recently, however, it figured in the background of a number of Boardwalk Empire scenes, perhaps most notably as the site of the covert dealings and dramatic revelations concerning New York strong man and Mafioso boss, Joe Masseria. The bulging monstrosity of a candle that flickers and glows constantly in the backroom of this Italian Eatery was first lit to mark the monumental repealing of the 18th amendment way back in 1933. John's Of 12th Street in Manhattan: Home to the flickering candle of Prohibition Pop in to check out the original wall features and see if you can recall which episode saw it transformed into a smoky speakeasy of Nucky’s boardwalk empire. The dark and imposing interior decorations at this men’s high fashion outlet in the heart of metropolitan Queens were among the main reasons for it being chosen to figure as the backdrop to some of Atlantic City’s shadier and less glitzy drinking joints. Hollander & Lexer: Where high fashion hides a classic speakeasy
COMMODORE BOARDWALK EMPIRE SERIES
Today, though, it’s perhaps less of the sleepy Atlantic City suburb that a fan of the series might expect, and more of a lively New York hub for artists, partiers and daytime café-goers. Remember the wide porches and magnificent Victorian façades that adorn the houses of the richest, most powerful and, often, most dangerous figures in Boardwalk Empire? Well, that’s Ditmas Park, a rich and thriving historical neighborhood in Flatbush, Brooklyn, famed for its wide boulevards, regal architecture and early-1900s appearance. Exploring the homes of the Boardwalk’s most powerful people in Ditmas Park Today, guests come to wonder at the magnificent adornments and dine in an atmosphere of unbridled elegance. But inside, beneath the rich mahogany ceiling panels and elaborate chandeliers, Boardwalk Empire fans have seen many a moment of intrigue and drama unfold. Mahogany panels and glittering chandeliers at the The Montauk Club in Park Slopeįrom outside, the Montauk Club may seem more like an architectural relic from the bygone age of 19th century gothic revivalism than an authentic backdrop for the smoky, shady and undercover dealings of Atlantic City’s political dignitaries. From VIP gentleman’s lounges and elaborate mansions of its most powerful characters to clandestine taverns and authentic ‘30s hideaways. The bustling downtown districts of New York are peppered with authentic drink joints, Victorian homes and boutique shops that have provided a backdrop for the shady goings-ons of Atlantic City’s gangster elite since the series began. However, for the highest concentration of high-profile filming locations, we have to look to an altogether different metropolis. From the smoky speakeasies of Atlantic City’s backstreets to the opulent cocktail bars on the Boardwalk, there’s such a variety of locations in HBO’s premier Prohibition-era drama that any traveling fan could be forgiven for feeling a little lost on the trail.
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