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3 days ago · The William H. Vanderbilt House, commonly known as the Vanderbilt Triple Palace, was an elaborate mansion at 640 Fifth Avenue between 51st Street and 52nd Street.
5 days ago · When Alva Vanderbilt divorced her husband in 1895, she survived the scandal and kept Marble House and custody of their three children, Consuelo, William Kissam Jr., and Harold Stirling. She then married one of her neighbors in Newport, a financier named Oliver H.P. Belmont, in 1896.
Sep 13, 2021 · Also, she despised the fact that Alva’s husband, William Kissam Vanderbilt, had inherited his wealth. Although to be fair, both Astors had inherited pots of money, but it wasn’t offensive ...
2 days ago · Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island, offers just that experience. Built in the late 19th century, this grand mansion mirrors the opulence of Versailles. Designed by the famous architect Richard Morris Hunt, it was a summer "cottage" for Alva and William Kissam Vanderbilt. The house boasts over 500,000 cubic feet of marble, making it a true ...
4 days ago · One of the first New York Vanderbilt estates was located in New Dorp, Staten Island, built for William Henry Vanderbilt and his wife Maria Kissam circa 1850. His father, Cornelius, grew up on a...
5 days ago · When Vanderbilt leaders opened the 1874 time capsule in February 2023, they discovered that water and mold had caused significant damage to the contents; so, the libraries’ staff stepped up preservation efforts for the new one.
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2 days ago · Built for William Henry Vanderbilt. It was later property of Cornelius Vanderbilt III and Grace Vanderbilt. Was demolished in 1947 [75] more images: William K. Vanderbilt House: 1882: Châteauesque: Richard Morris Hunt: New York City: Built for William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Vanderbilt. Demolished in 1927 [75] more images: Villard Houses ...
