Nice Pad!
The Breakers was built as the Newport summer home of
Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy United States
Vanderbilt family. Designed by renowned architect Richard
Morris Hunt, the 70-room mansion boasts approximately 65,000
sq ft of living space. The home was constructed between 1893
and 1895 at a cost of more than seven million dollars
(approximately $150 million in today's dollars adjusted for
inflation).
The Breakers was built as the Newport summer home of
Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy United States
Vanderbilt family. Designed by renowned architect Richard
Morris Hunt, the 70-room mansion boasts approximately 65,000
sq ft of living space. The home was constructed between 1893
and 1895 at a cost of more than seven million dollars
(approximately $150 million in today's dollars adjusted for
inflation).
A Pretty Nice Pad
The Breakers property was quite lovely.
The Breakers property was quite lovely.
Entrance
This elaborate gate welcomes visitors and
keeps unwanted folks out.
This elaborate gate welcomes visitors and
keeps unwanted folks out.
The Playhouse At The Breakers
This "playhouse" at the Breakers was the size of the
average home in most places.
This "playhouse" at the Breakers was the size of the
average home in most places.
The Breakers From The Backyard
Inside The Breakers
No photos were permitted inside, but Brent
forgot in this case.
No photos were permitted inside, but Brent
forgot in this case.
Journeys
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The Breakers
