On November 14, 1862, William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Vanderbilt welcomed their youngest son, George Washington Vanderbilt III, into the world at their family home near New Dorp on Staten Island, NY. Quiet and intellectual, George had been greatly influenced by his father's cultural interests and even started his own collection of fine art and books at an early age. | Biltmore

50K views · 602 reactions | CNN's Anderson Cooper explores the rise and fall of the historic US family, the Vanderbilts, in his new book "Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty." | CNN | Facebook

Welcome to Mr. Vanderbilt's bedroom at The Breakers 🌊 #newportmansions #thegildedage #newportri | Newport Mansions

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

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