The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age. It is the flagship of the Newport Mansions and an icon of the City-by-the-Sea.

The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion located at 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, US. It was built between 1893 and 1895 as a summer residence for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family.

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age.

Explore the underground systems that made this great house a marvel of technology for its time. For the first time in the 129-year history of The Breakers, the private third-floor family space occupied by generations of Vanderbilts is open for public tours.

The Breakers (built in 1878) was a Queen Anne style cottage designed by Peabody and Stearns for Pierre Lorillard IV and located along the Cliff Walk on Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. [1] In 1883, it was referred to as "unquestionably the most magnificent estate in Newport."

2024年6月2日 · Discover the grandeur of The Breakers in Newport, RI. This complete guide covers its history, architecture, tours, and why it's a must-visit Gilded Age masterpiece.

2024年12月15日 · Located in Newport, RI, and named The Breakers, the extravagant abode features soaring 50-foot ceilings, Italian-style gardens, and Baccarat crystal chandeliers so heavy they had to be hung from...

The Breakers is the grandest of Newport, Rhode Island's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Its interiors include rich marbles and gilded rooms, a 50-foot-high Great Hall, mosaic tile floors and ceilings, and open-air terraces with magnificent ocean views.

The Breakers mansion is the crown jewel of Newport Rhode Island mansions. It was the first mansion I saw growing up, and is the most popular attraction in the entire state of Rhode Island (300,000 visitors annually).

2024年1月9日 · The Breakers Mansion, a stunning example of Gilded Age millionaires' so-called "summer cottages," is a must see on any visit to Newport, Rhode Island.