The TOP 7 Vanderbilt MANSIONS (You Can Visit Today)

The Vanderbilt Dynasty - once titans of American wealth and influence - have left an unforgettable impact that transcends their financial ventures in shipping and railways.

Indeed, a cornerstone of this legacy resides in the stunning mansions they erected across the United States - emblematic of architectural magnificence and historic timelessness.

Today, an astounding number of these splendid estates can be visited by you directly - offering a riveting window into a past era marked by sumptuousness.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:08 7. Florham - Madison, New Jersey
2:52 6. Eagle’s Nest - Centerport, New York
4:45 5. Hyde Park - Hyde Park, New York
6:50 4. Rough Point - Newport, Rhode Island
9:05 3. Marble House - Newport, Rhode Island
11:43 2. The Breakers - Newport, Rhode Island
13:49 1. The Biltmore Estate - Asheville, North Carolina

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Certainly, here's a narrative version of the YouTube description, focusing on the Vanderbilt family's magnificent mansions:

Welcome to another episode of "Old Money Mansions." Today, we explore the fascinating world of the Vanderbilt family, once regarded as giants in American wealth and industry. Our journey takes us through a range of architectural styles, from Beaux-Arts to Italian Renaissance, all embodied in seven opulent estates you can visit today.

The episode starts with Florham in Madison, New Jersey. This Georgian Revival marvel is a sprawling estate with 110 rooms and 23 bathrooms. Currently a part of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham offers public tours that let you witness its grandeur up close.

Next on the list is Eagle's Nest in Centerport, New York. William K. Vanderbilt II's Spanish Revival estate comes complete with a private museum and a boathouse. The mansion provides a glimpse into both the family's legacy and a variety of maritime exhibits.

We then move to Hyde Park in New York, another Beaux-Arts wonder designed by the iconic firm McKim, Mead & White. Originally home to philanthropist Frederick Vanderbilt, the estate has been converted into a National Historic Site, welcoming visitors from all walks of life.

Our journey continues to Rough Point in Newport, Rhode Island, which was once owned by Doris Duke. The mansion combines elements of English and American architectural styles and offers breathtaking views of the ocean.

Next, we focus on Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island. Commissioned by William Kissam Vanderbilt, this Beaux-Arts beauty also has an interesting role in the history of women's suffrage and the social fabric of the era.

Finally, we arrive at The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island. This Italian Renaissance-inspired palace belonged to Cornelius Vanderbilt II and is home to 70 lavish rooms filled with the cutting-edge technologies of its time.

For those interested in visiting these mansions, guided and self-led tours are available. Special events and other unique experiences can be booked as well. To stay updated on the latest episodes, consider subscribing to the channel.

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COMMENT: Have you visited any - or all - of these legendary Vanderbilt structures?

[vanessapage]

I have visited Biltmore Estate numerous times. Each time I have visited more of the house is opened to the public. I will also say that each time I see something I missed in the previous tour. It is absolutely beautiful, especially in the late spring and at Christmas.

[leoschick]

I have visited five of the Vanderbilt mansions and each one was amazing in its own way. I used to live 35 minutes away from Newport, RI which has some wonderful examples of the Gilded Age mansions that were built during that era. For many years I collected antique furniture and art and was very lucky to have owned pieces from Chateau sur Mer, Fairlawn, and Vernon Court to name a few. Before I moved south in 2021, I was contacted by the Preservation Society of Newport regarding a Luigi Frullini carved chair that came from Chateau sur Mer that I owned and I am happy to say that the chair is now back in the mansion after 52 years of being in my private collection.

[LSTEdD]

Not only have I visited I was a guide at The Breakers and Marble House from 2000 - 2003. They are magical places! And I am a member of the Preservation Society of Newport County.

[andythompson]

My Great-Grandfather had a saw mill several miles south-east of Asheville, NC, and I recently learned from researchers at the Biltmore Estate archives, that his mill sold local lumber that was used in the construction of Biltmore House. My GG-father loaded lumber onto a railroad adjacent to his mill, and the lumber was transported by locomotive on a specially laid rail line that then ran to the very front door of Biltmore House, but was taken up after the completion of Biltmore House. The archivist said they had two folders of correspondence between my GG-father and the supervisors of construction dating from 1893 to 1894. I am so thrilled to think that my ancestor had some involvement in the construction of this most magnificent structure.

[josephryanmedina]

When I was still a teenager, I had a chance to visit the Breakers. It is unforgettable!

[lesto]

I have visited The Breakers once but I have been to the Biltmore Estate numerous times over the past 50 years and in every season of the year. Over the past half century I have seen the estate flourish as more rooms in the house have been restored and opened to the public as well as restorations and additions to the surrounding grounds. By far my favorite time of year to visit Biltmore is Christmastime. It truly is a magical place and in spite of it's enormous size and opulence, doesn't feel like a museum. It really does feel like a home.

[wesalexander]

We have visited the Biltmore several times and have plans to go again in April, 2024. I am completely captivated by the architecture, the furnishings, the landscaping and the history of the family, it is like Brigadoon! There is a fascinating book by Denise Kiernan, "The Last Castle", which offers great insight into the mansion and the lives of those involved with it.

[BWings-ubej]

I will love to visit Biltmore States, I don’t mind paying to see beautiful architecture. These mansions have stunning architecture and beautiful work done by master craftsmen. Today’s mansions can’t compare to these fabulous breathtaking mansions.

[judynichols]

My sister and her husband live on land once owned by the Vanderbilt family .Thousands of acres sold for tax purposes, but well maintained in the Blue Ridge Mountains .Beautiful and majestic with the mountains accenting the beauty of the area.

[krazyj]

My Grandparents lived a few miles from The Biltmore Estate and my wife and I would visit it every summer while visiting my Grandparents. We haven't been back since my Grandmothers passing in 1995. Every time you would go they would be opening a
new section. It would be nice to see it after 28 years.

[alicetelford]

I grew up on the Vanderbilt Estate in Manhasset, Long Island, New York. The area is called Strathmore Vanderbilt County Club. I was indeed blessed. ❤️

[suzannemarienau]

We toured Biltmore. What a magnificent mansion it is!

[amyswartley]

I have never visited any of these gorgeous structures. However, they are all now on my bucket list!😊

[kenkersey]

I have visited all but the Eagles Nest and Florham. I worked as a Sergeant in charge of the Residence on the Duke Farms Police Dept. for Miss Duke in Hillsborough, NJ. At the time, Miss Duke was President of the Newport Preservation Society. As a Regional Security Director for the Edward J. DeBartolo Corp., my position took me to our property the Biltmore Square Mall. I visited the Biltmore House several times. The Biltmore Square Mall was constructed on park of the Biltmore House estate's dairy pasture owned by the Vanderbilt-Cecil family. All the Newport mansions are beautiful. Each showcasing something unique. I was very fortunate to work for such illustrious families and have visited many other estates and buildings related to theses people.

[sailorarwen]

Touring the Newport Mansions is a favorite pastime. It never gets old. Before I got married it was a family trip every year, at least once. Sometimes twice

[pmm]

I’ve visited the Breakers and Marble House. They are both Stunning!!

It is just amazing to buy a guided tour of these estates. There is so much information about the lifestyle which helps one understand not only the aesthetic, but also the wealth!! According to one guide, The Vanderbilts would have a miniature train in the center of the dining room table that would travel in a long, long loop. In the line of the train’s cars, they had filled them with loose gem stones which were party gifts for the guest to take!!!

I will archive this video and make a point to visit the others, as your coverage of these Vanderbilt estates makes me want to see them all!

Thank you for sharing the video and for the tours and commentary !!! 🎉🎉

[cynthiaalver]

My sister and I go twice a year to Biltmore. We've been doing this for several years. We were fortunate enough to see places and rooms and furniture that are no longer on the tour. The sub basement was fascinating but has been deemed unsafe for foot traffic so no more tours there or on the rooftop tour for the same reason. We were fortunate we got to see both multiple times as well other parts of the house. Just turning into the estate the stress level starts to recede my attention turns quickly to the honeysuckle and the azalea garden and Deer Park...

[marryingmatriarch]

I actually get a season pass at the Biltmore Estate in NC. I have been countless times. NEVER gets old. The gardens are amazing and so are the shops. If I ever get married, it will be at Biltmore!

[jodibrown]

Visited the Biltmore with me husband in early October of 2005. We loved every moment❤️