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The Newport Mansions offers a unique trip through 250 years of American history, architecture, art and landscape design.
Residents of the City of Newport can enjoy free admission to our houses in Newport whenever they are open for tours. Proof of Newport residence is required. Also includes Naval Station Newport personnel and Salve Regina University students (Naval Station or student ID required).
Chateau-sur-Mer. Open today 10:00am – 5:00pm. Chateau-sur-Mer epitomizes High Victorian architecture, furniture, wallpapers, ceramics and stenciling. It was the most palatial residence in Newport until the appearance of the Gilded Age Vanderbilt houses in the 1890s.
Jan 12, 2024 · Here are the Newport Mansions. 1. The Breakers. By far the most popular Newport mansion, The Breakers is the Italian Renaissance-style Vanderbilt estate widely acknowledged to be the grandest, most extravagant mansion in Newport and is thus the signature symbol of the Gilded Age.
May 31, 2024 · Discover the opulence of the Gilded Age with a tour of Newport mansions. Dive into the rich history, architectural marvels, and captivating stories behind each grand estate in Newport's iconic coastal landscape.
Explore the late 1800s and early 1900s of American history and European-influenced architecture at one of Newport’s famed “summer cottages.” Take the journey back in time to experience how many of America’s wealthiest families lived during the Gilded Age.
The mansions of Newport -- originally called "cottages" -- were built as summer homes in the 1850s to 1900 by wealthy tycoons of New York and Philadelphia. Now, these massive houses, including the spectacular Rosecliff, Marble House, the Breakers, the Elms, Rough Point, and more, are open to the public, offering fascinating and informative tours.
Newport Mansions. Get a glimpse into the lavish lives of the Gilded Age elite through this unique collection of historic house museums. The Preservation Society of Newport County owns 11 properties that date from the mid-18th century to the Gilded Age, including The Breakers — an icon of Newport — Marble House, The Elms and Rosecliff.
The best mansions in Newport once served as summer “cottages” for the wealthy. Learn about architecture, gardens, and landscapes.
Jun 10, 2022 · Visiting the lavish Newport Mansions (or “summer cottages”) in Newport, Rhode Island offers an opulent peek into the “Gilded Age” of American history. By Bethany Bourgault Jun 10 2022
