Newport Mansions: Marble House

A look at Marble House's rich history.
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[@franklesser5655]

Very clever of them to build it all in marble to match its name!

[@codemiesterbeats]

Rich people may be human but they live in an entirely different world. Its a sight to see, from the pictures alone. The craftsmanship is the most impressive part.

[@croatianguy7073]

what an astoundingly beautiful place. Just gorgeous

[@rknotz187]

I was here, asked our tour guide what is the house insured for. She said no insurance, it's priceless.

[@njhawk89]

A super introduction to an American saga of Alva and Counselo. More details of that amazing story in the book FORTUNE'S CHILDREN: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF VANDERBILT.

[@DalV]

Thank you for sharing this. As a descendant it’s always fascinating to see what people share or aspects of their lives that they focus on.

[@tfh5575]

"colourful character" is one way to describe alva, i suppose

[@TransVangal]

Damn wow, heard after a while the Vanderbilts went broke

[@jliscorpio]

Alva leaving her husband for their neighbor makes her sound thoroughly disreputable in my opinion.

[@North49191]

the whole family was considered disreputable

[@christopherselleck5256]

There is a replica of this home been build in Australia, Melbourne. South Yara. It is most impressive and grand home. Saleing price....40 - 45 million. When it was being sold this was asking price. Full dimension size. Not sure what it sold for.

[@DeHirvilammi]

Cooper's mother is railroad heiress-turned-successful jeans designer Gloria Vanderbilt, who, at 90 years old, is worth a reported $200 million. But Cooper is okay with not receiving an inheritance, telling Stern, "I don't believe in inheriting money.

[@luha3645]

But Cooper got $200 million, it was in news

[@barondemonrepos]

Beautiful mansion but it is not very old when we think European mansions and castles.

[@Pius-XI]

So? It's old enough compared to many historical homes in the world. Why do people always make a big deal out of this..."my country is older than yours etc" Get over it and enjoy this wonderful architecture.