67K views · 1.9K reactions | #OnThisDay: George Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House to family and friends on Christmas Eve in 1895 ✨ Here, Associate Curator, Lori Garst, shares how our holiday traditions are rooted in history. Discover more of the history behind #ChristmasatBiltmore: https://bit.ly/3P4AQzf | Biltmore | Facebook

The luxury and the spectacle that defined the Vanderbilt family led to their fall from the top of the financial and social ladders they once dominated. | Weird History

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Behind the scenes on the third floor of The Breakers🌊⁠ ⁠ Research Fellow Isabella Hogan shares her ongoing work studying furniture crafted by A.H. Davenport & Company — a renowned Boston firm that created custom pieces for the Vanderbilt family.⁠ ⁠ Her research examines the furniture’s design, materials, and finishes to better understand how these objects were made and how best to preserve them for future generations.⁠ ⁠ A rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and care behind Newport’s Gilded Age

91K views · 3.6K reactions | Step inside The Breakers ✨ Built as a summer retreat for the Vanderbilt family, this iconic estate is a stunning example of Gilded Age luxury and drama. With its grand rooms, intricate details, and ocean views, The Breakers remains a testament to a time of extraordinary opulence and ambition. | Newport Mansions | Facebook

👑Fit for royalty: step into Alva Vanderbilt’s lavish bedroom at Marble House⚜️ ⁠ Adorned in Louis XIV style, this opulent space features custom lilac and wall treatments, a stunning circular ceiling painting of Athena, elegant French furniture, and intricate patterned wallpaper. Experience Gilded Age luxury at its finest.⁠ ⁠ #thegildedage #gildedage #frenchdecor #marblehouse #newportri #mansiontour #bedroomtour #bedroomdecor | Newport Mansions