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The Breakers One of the many Vanderbilt properties, the Breakers was built as a summer cottage by Cornelius Vanderbilt the Second. Construction began in 1893 on the 70-room mansion to make one of the most notable residences in Newport. Tours of this and the 10 other properties of the Preservation Society of Newport County are offered throughout the year. Address: 44 Orche Point Ave. Newport RI USA 02840
1 401 847-1000
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Marble House Another former Vanderbilt property, Marble House got its name from the 500,000 cubic feet of marble from Africa, Italy and American. Constructed between the years of 1888 and 1892, this summer cottage, as it was referred to, cost about $11 millions to build and resembled the Petit Trianon in Versailles. Tours of this house and the other mansions of the Preservation Society of Newport County are available throughout the year. Address: 596 Bellvue Ave Newport RI USA 02840
1 401 847-1000
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Malbone, a National Historic Landmark Gothic-style Castle is the oldest privately owned estate in Newport, and once served as the country residence of Colonel Godfrey Malbone (1796-1862) of Virginia and Connecticut. Today Malbone remains in private ownership and continues to host community, civic and philanthropic events.
Address: Malbone Estate, Malbone Road Newport RI USA 02840
Send an Email 1 401 848-0054
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The Preservation Society of Newport County offers guided tours of some of Newport's most elaborate mansions. These 10 historic homes represent the height of opulence and 250 years of American history. The mansions include The Breakers, The Elms, Hunter House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Isaac Bell House, Chepstow, Kingscote, Marble House, Rosecliff and the Green Animals Topiary Garden. Address: . Newport RI USA 02840
Send an Email 1 401 847-1000
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