‘Gilded Age’ filming begins in Troy with excitement from local businesses
The streets of Troy took a trip back to the 1800s Monday for season three of HBO’s “The Gilded Age.” This year, the television show is showing off even more parts of Troy.
Local businesses like Jacob Alejandro coffee shop were already feeling the extra morning rush, as filming got underway near Second and Congress streets.
“This morning, I had two customers from L.A. because their brother lives in town, and they came in just to see the production, what is happening, because they’re fans of the show,” said Alejandro Griffin-Diaz, Jacob Alejandro co-owner.
The city said some spots have seen a double-digit increase in business when the HBO show is in town. It last filmed season two in Troy in 2022.
“Some of the businesses stay open a little later while they’re filming late at night, and they’re seeing obviously that economic infusion. It’s good for the economy; it puts Troy on the map and to do season three, I mean it just says so much about our city,” said Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello.
The show features Troy’s well-preserved buildings as it tells the story set during a period of wealth and grandeur.
“They don’t have to do a lot of makeshifts or makeovers with our city, because we still have that 1800s architecture,” Mayor Mantello said.
Mantello is excited that this season will feature large portions of Troy’s east side.
“They’re actually going to transform Pawling Avenue, which is on the east side of Troy, so it will be one of the first times,” she said.
Filming continues through most of August. Click here for the latest street closures.