Touring The Marble House Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island

Pierre Repooc Productions - URL: / pierrerepooc
Marble House was built for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt between 1888 and 1892 as a summer house or "cottage" as they were known.
His older brother Cornelius Vanderbilt II, built a similar but larger summer home, known as The Breakers down the street.
Music - (in order played)
1. "Watercolor Long" from the You Tube Sound Effects Library,
2. "Mr Sunny Face" from the You Tube Audio Library,
3. "Beneath the Moonlight" from the You Tube Audio Library,
4. "Shibuya" from the You Tube Audio Library,
5. "Newborn" from the You Tube Sound Effects Library and
6. "English Country Garden" from the You Tube Audio Library

[@franciscadominga2905]

Así tienen que estar de bien cuidadas y protegidas en esté País y en cualquier otro País de el Mundo 🌍. Así pensaba la gente que trabajo antes: Construía en Grande!

[@KandeShack]

I love that these enormous mansions are referred to as “cottages.”😂

[@michael7324]

It's crazy. But if you looked at the homes they had on 5th Avenue NY, you would see why. Prior the the construction of The Marbl House, the homes on Newport were smaller wooden structures. Alva Vanderbilt had this house built right next door to the Asters house. She did it on purpose to thumb her nose at the "Old money" of the New York elite. Also she had the house titled only in her name and not her husband's. Not very common for the age.

[@brucemarsico6]

It should have mentioned the lavish 1957 Tiffany Ball held here. Anyone who was anyone was in attendance. And...for a mere ticket price of twenty five dollars, the general public could soak up some of the high society by dining and sipping on the decorated lawn...a buffet was served. Some 'commoner' won the grand prize of the evening...a trip to London..I think that's what it was. Lester Lanin provided the dance tunes. It was the event of the season...July 1957.

[@marcieun3041]

Seeing them in person, you'll fall in love. Just beautiful 😍 glad I had the opportunity to see it in person.

[@andrewmcfarlane335]

I am reading a book called Fortunes Children, so nice to see these Gilded Age Palaces on KZbin.Thanks for the tour.

[@Faithful10415]

Look at all the work, the furnishings that went into building this. Employed a lot of people for the short term and gave a sustained living wage to others. All that marble is astounding. Just think of the people employed to get that raw material, ship it, install it! It is stunning not only in how beautiful it is but also in it’s sheer volume. Even if I were a servant tucked away on the 3rd floor (best floor in my opinion) I still got to live there. Now it is also employing people who maintain it and gives people pleasure from touring it. I am a simple middle class common worker who does not envy the rich. I am not poor and I make an honest living. Sure -not gonna lie -it would be cool to be this wealthy - but no one regardless of their economic stature in life escapes life’s problems. And my needs are met and I am thankful for the grace I have been given. Temporal wealth on this scale is fleeting. If I recall no one has a uhaul trailer in their coffin except the Pharoahs and to this day only the living can enjoy their riches. So enjoy it while you can. But realize true riches go far beyond temporal wealth. And being content with what we have is priceless.

[@PierreRepooc]

Well thought out comment. Wish I received more like it.

[@Faithful10415]

Pierre Repooc Productions thank you! I appreciate you filming these places and offering a glimpse into history.

[@FumariVI]

Were you trying to win some kind of literary award when you wrote this? How noble of "...a simple middle class common worker..." such as yourself to have such lofty ambitions. But, alas, even if you had won such an accolade the glory would have been (to use one of your favorite words) only temporal.

[@FumariVI]

@@sneakoarchive_ What's the matter? Do you have a problem with someone posting a point of view that is different from your own? That's tough. Deal with it.

[@michaelharrison2165]

Ms. Vincent, you took the words right out of my mouth, that' s exactly how I feel, too! Would be great to be rich, of course... but I' m blessed with what I have. Would love to see all this one day.

[@SKF358]

I love it!!!

[@sophieperaaud471]

I went on a Tour at this MANSION. It's Amazing

[@PierreRepooc]

I agree. glad you could see it in person.

[@johnfletcher9410]

This beautiful home reflects the Vanderbuilt, Style. It was made.up many treasures and ideas from European but the Vanderbuilts add a special touch. to many of their estates that make Americans proud.

[@dragonmartijn]

It's "Vanderbilt". The "style" is historicism: every room a specific historic theme, but with modern features like electricity, running water and modern heating in it.

[@jrgnc1]

Yea, that's a cottage....

[@jacob-qp7pf]

The dining room is my favorite room❤😊

[@gardensofthegods]

At 1:25 you'll recognize the back of the house or the part of it facing the sea as Gatsby's house in the 1974 movie .

[@sherryhall6946]

Loved seeing all of this. Very beautiful

[@virginiaeckley3047]

So beautiful!!!!

[@testpilot1604]

Thank you for the tour , when I watch these beautiful tour videos ,I melt in my chair and my imagination runs wild just thinking of what memories must have been made through out the years .🏺🕰🎻🤺🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪💄👛🎀💍💌💋👠👠💅🚪🚪📰🕰🎊🕯🛎🛍🎂🎊🚪🎩🎟🎼🚪🏇🏆🚪📚📖🚪🎅🎄📊🔥📊🎄🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪🏺🚪🐩🐩🏆🚪🕰🎹🎼🎸🕰🖼🏸🚪🕯🎈🎊🎈🎊🎁🎁🎁🚪

[@christinag2725]

Very interesting to see how people lived. Thank you so much.

[@sharihere8809]

This Mansion is so glorious! I would gladly spend months there to explore it's beauty. Just stunning I say; unbelievably stunning. thanks for sharing

[@PierreRepooc]

You’re very welcome.

[@brandytermeer4440]

As we admire all of the mansions. Lets remember how they made their money and the people who worked for them.

[@fabriziomanuel7779]

So...? 😂😂

[@annonymously331]

As far as I’m aware, William kissam Vanderbilt didn’t do any injustice to the workers of note and Alva vanderbilt contributed greatly to the women suffrage movement

[@tfh5575]

I want to build a similar home to this (on a smaller scale) in Gabon. I love the façade. it would be nowhere near as ornate, partly due to personal taste but more so because i know they just don't do craftsmanship like this anymore. the marble house is one of the few American stately homes I like as much as the ones in England and France.

[@prettynerd4779]

I hear Gabon is lovely.. but I would prefer something more traditional.. I think these homes are beautiful but they are basically reproductions.. Americans were new money back then and they were desperatly trying to imitate Europe.. similar to China... they build European style homes in China but traditional Chinese architecture is quite lovely..

[@elijahhaas2682]

I think that would be awesome! I really hope you achieve that.

[@papolivre1948]

Great information! Thank you!

[@phyllas121]

Lovely ❤️

[@franklesser5655]

It's cool that they built it all of marble to match the house's name!

[@anthonyboarman3833]

These Cottages have a lot of similar features.

[@emmajohnson6955]

Just Amazing

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

All those heavy velvets and brocade damask...in summer, WITHOUT aircon !!

[@baseidel]

And humidity...how amazing!

[@2sons1lv]

It kept the sun and heat out

[@karenlehn2351]

I was fortunate to see many of these mansions, Fall of 2023. William’s wife ,left him,and build a smaller mansion down from Marble House. She was very influential in early Women Rights Movement. How anyone could leave a Castle as this ,must of had a great reason.

[@trgoohileshea2820]

It's amazing how they lived, but their descendants had only the name. I actually knew a descendant of the Vanderbilts and although she was living a nice life (because of her husband) she, herself had little wealth through inheritance.

[@gerberjoanne266]

I think that's because there were so many descendants.

[@john10000ish]

@@gerberjoanne266 money can still grow through capital gains, it's more like 'comfort breeds weakness'.

[@annettepora8091]

Partly the growth of the size of the family contributed to its financial decline but it was also the lack of management. Their money was due to primarily railroads that collapsed as transportation expanded into other methods. They didn't keep up.

[@gigss3439]

Thanks for this. I have toured Marble House and the other Newport mansions in person several times and am always awed by the craftsmanship at every level. Just remarkable.

[@PierreRepooc]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@slucas6303]

What a grand house! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@PierreRepooc]

You’re very welcome. Glad you enjoyed.

[@NaratorZ]

Been there it’s absolutely beautiful

[@NaratorZ]

So we’ll preserved after all these years

[@whatsgoingon407]

Thanks for a wonderful vid. My wufe has been planning to see all the mansions one/someday. Some friends from Warwick RI to my mother, brother and mysekf several decade back - wonderful splendor. The Guilded Age - Nothing compares - the height of architecture and old workd craftmanship. These people displayed amazing taste and had the resources to present to their peers their collections. Marvellous.

[@PierreRepooc]

whats goingon Thank you “what’s going on” for your kind thoughts. Nothing beats seeing them in person so I hope your wife’s plans work out for you both.

[@deidramartin6762]

Servants had the best view 😁

[@unionjack84]

Wow! That's some cottage! Lol

[@ruthgoebel723]

Beautiful place. Thank you!

[@PierreRepooc]

Ruth Goebel Glad you enjoyed..

[@bettyflipkowski235]

Ruth Goebel ßss#

[@casst346]

pefect naration...thanks for sharing..

[@PierreRepooc]

Many thanks for your kind words.

[@jmitterii2]

Reminds me of the mansion in the game the Council. Many of these "cottages" remind me of that game.

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Wow just found your channel this is one of the best I've ever seen thank you so much for doing this it was absolutely lovely❣️🙏

[@PierreRepooc]

Wow what a lovely comment. Thank you. Wish all comments were like yours but sadly no. Any way enjoy my videos. I have more on the mansions if this is your thing but I do cover the whole world. My video on around the world by private jet may be of interest - 4 continents, 12 countries in 28 days. I have over 600 vids so you may find more that are of interest to you.

[@adrianagalli7504]

Massive and eclectic… gothic, Pietro da Cortona! Louis XIV and XV….the sea view is the main feature, incredibly beautiful. Very good video

[@PierreRepooc]

I couldn’t agree with you more. The outside view is stunningly beautiful and the inside eye pleasing too.

[@angeladallimore8079]

Awesome

[@SandraSantos-kw4jv]

Lindíssima! Meu sonho era ter um quarto igual à esses!

[@larryduggan1524]

However, that was an interesting and informative tour of the exterior. I look forward to more.

[@PierreRepooc]

many thanks...for more on the mansions search for "Touring the Elms",or "Breakers", Kingscote or Rosecliff by Pierre Repooc to name a few.Chateau Sur Mer is still to be released.

[@luv3daysgrace1]

Thank you for sharing your video! I love the music choices in your videos. Wow. Opulent.

[@PierreRepooc]

Thanks right back to you for a lovely comment

[@janelarose9862]

Yes to the music. Sometimes the music selection is a distraction to what the video is showing. Beautiful music perfectly complementing the beauty of this home.

[@rickleslie8934]

Thank you for the beautiful video tour. Some years ago I received a book, “The Vanderbilts and Gilded Age” and have been hooked on their history ever since. While I sit here in isolation, seeing these mansions in color and detail, is the next best thing to a visit I am determined to make, now more than ever.

[@PierreRepooc]

Great comment.

[@peggyh4805]

I’ve toured the “cottages” in Newport, Rhode Island. Fantastic.

[@Giondenver]

I now am educated as to what a cottage is. Funny thing though.... the " COTTAGES " that I know of are slums and dumps compared. Any way I still love this era and all it beauties..... A true by gone era for sure.

[@alexanderdranov7678]

Is it open for visits?

[@dojocho1894]

when you walk by a art gallery today you see odd shapes and bizarre things......and we have to i guess what it is......My father once told me Beauty is instant....that when a Human see's something beautiful they immediately recognize it ...there is no need for explanation. When you enter a building such as this you are overwhelmed by beauty. You don't see this type of beauty for it is very difficult to do from a craftsman point of view

[@thedativecase9733]

Your father sounds a bit like my father. :))

[@vaughangarrick]

Thank you. Yiu understand us fans and what we want

[@PierreRepooc]

Thanks for your kind comments.

[@DeHirvilammi]

Net worth: nearly US$232 million (equivalent to approximately $6,601,688,889 in 2019 dollars)

[@user-pm8rm9qg7u]

20년 전에 가봤는데 엄청났어요. 기억이 다 나진 않지만 이 영상을 보니 전체적인 느낌이 기억나네요. 매우 웅장하고 멋진곳이었습니다. 어릴 적 로드아일랜드에서 1년 정도 지냈는데 좋은 추억으로 남아있습니다 여전히 잘 보존되어 있네요😊

[@PierreRepooc]

Thanks for the comments. Great memories for sure.

[@patriciapalmer1377]

The guest suites are more inviting than Consuelo's bedroom. Poor child never had a chance. Well, she never was one; she was one of Alva's accessories.

[@libertygiveme1987]

People walking around in their sandals, w/their cameras, and "Slushies", probably sitting on the sofas and chairs w/ the BEAUTIFUL and EXPENSIVE fabrics. Can you say YIKES?!!!

[@PierreRepooc]

Liberty GiveMe What does your comment possibly have to do with anything? Could you explain, please?

[@annek1226]

Actually, no food or beverage are permitted and visitors are not allowed to sit on the furniture.

[@thedativecase9733]

My dad was taking me round our local stately home in Manchester UK)- he was a bit of a naughty lad, so he swung his long legs over the velvet rope and sat (albeit carefully) on one of the antique dining chairs, with the comment "I'm knackered". The poor guide person had to tell him off, dad said "It's a bloody chair it's made for sitting on isn't it" He did it to make me laugh I think. Actually he loved Art, and beautiful things and taught us kids to love them too, but stuffiness annoyed him, and he wanted us never to take things too seriously.

[@lj5801]

The dining chairs are bronze (70 lbs each) and require a footman and the diner to move. Also, the "cottage" and its furnishings was sold to Frederick Prince of Boston for $56,000 in 1932!!!

[@pateccleston5568]

Very similar to their Biltmore Mansion Style

[@talmadge1926]

So much lighter, well proportioned and more elegant than Cornelius Vanderbildts "Breakers"

[@PierreRepooc]

You know I always felt that too. Even though the Breakers get the most attention, Marble House is my favourite. Maybe because it reminds me of Versailles in a small way.

[@KBizzy]

This place is way more extravagant than The Breakers imo. It’s almost like a giant church.

[@sherrit1964]

Boy, that’s some cottage! Lol

[@joycepolzer1168]

For the most part, they were considered " Summer cottages" and were used 2 months out of the year.

[@janisdover6677]

Would have love to I see servents quarters

[@tashpointohhh]

Those finger pillows!! 😬

[@PierreRepooc]

Unfortunately, at the time I visited, they were having an exhibit of this form of “art” and I was unable to cut out every piece of art as they where displayed in every room and all over the grounds. Very distracting from the main theme but I guess all artists need a venue to display their art forms?

[@bethbartlett5692]

The Marble offers a pallet so clear, with it's own natural light, yet the influence of her life, experiences, and interests, in the Victorian Era, influenced each design. Style offers an energy to individual taste, see each would create our own design taste. I expected to see open spaces with light streaming in, feelings of air flowing and an entry with depth to a wide curved staircase leading up to a balcony right and left, with an entry reception area and offering adjacent setting room on one side, a library on the other, each having paneled walls opening into Ballrooms. The dark rooms react from their actual size, are thick in truly 19th Century craftsmanship, but the Victorian influence in its trademark of cluttered is so heavy, its like a rich dessert that one can taste but not finish. Altough it all offers supreme detail and rich substance, it is too heavy to enjoy for me. It is anything but a Oceanfront Granduer of Freedom, giving energy and feeling refreshed, it is confining and an interior One would expect in England, New York, or Philadelphia, a sense of push all that's a panic of opulence into a limited Space and Time. It is busy and stressful, fearful and oppressive. Of that's soothing, then it soothes fear, rather than inspiring Independence, Freedom, Inspiration, and Enjoying the Now Moment in Living. This is my response to the visual, another will have their own. It is not intended to be a negative or judgemental statement, it merely is, "how I read what I see". I've a mind that "less offers far more", and less is not limiting, rather the opposite. Beth Tennessee, USA

[@bethbartlett5692]

Channel Host: an excellent Production and Narrative, you did a truly professional work in this video. Appreciate your efforts and sharing. Best Thoughts ... Beth Bartlett Sociologist/Behavioralist and Historian Tennessee, USA PS: Hope you do one for Belcourt Mansion, Marble House(#2) and Belcourt (#1) are my 2 favorites. I prefer the more clean lines, Greek Revival of the Old World, and largely particular Modern designs, Frank Lloyd Wright lines and Minimalist Art Deco. Would love to have seen Wright do a Marble House, it would have been greater than Falling Water, as he did Homes for Modern Living, but he could do a vast estate Mansion.

[@PierreRepooc]

Beth Many thanks for your upbeat comments. Belcourt Mansions was not open during my two trips to Newport but it is on the list. Maybe next year. Thanks again, Pierre

[@bethbartlett5692]

@@PierreRepooc I shall look forward to it! You have my Thoughts for a delicious trip, if Exploration and Discoveries. ✨🪄✨ "Thoughts + Feelings X Beliefs" = Our Frequency = Attracts like Energies Frequency = Our Reality It is the "Universal Law of Attraction" and it is Absolute, b/c it is "the Divine Design" But sometimes, I pretend, "it's Magic!" ✨ Poof! 🪄 .... ✨✨ ✨✨ Positive Abundance ✨✨ ✨✨✨

[@mrbowjangles4752]

I use to live in Newport Rodiland

[@user-jx1kf4ir4z]

They called them robber barons for a reason.

[@larryduggan1524]

If you're serious about this you might look at using Richard Attenborough for inspiration. He narrates the Nature series on BBC such as Seven Planets, One Earth.

[@dawnmanchester8212]

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. PRESIDENT 👍🇺🇸

[@lj5801]

You forgot to mention the 2 small rooms off of the staircase that would count as a 5th or mezzanine level.

[@dukeofhaas]

Were the marble areas cold? With all that marble we suspect the rooms would be colder than other parts of the house. We did notice many portable circulating fans in other portions of the mansion. Another beautiful and well-paced video of an American treasure.

[@PierreRepooc]

It was a very hot summer day, hence, the need for the fans with no air conditioning. And, yes I do remember the marble had a cooling effect.

[@KBizzy]

I just went last week, it’s the first mansion to re-open after the pandemic. It was almost empty except for staff. It was cool both literally and figuratively. It was in fact mind-blowing to walk through this place and try to imagine what it must be like to live the kind of life they did.

[@lisarandleman6141]

Nothing succeeds like excess.💵💰

[@bobolpatrick3789]

je suis fasciné par toutes ces demeures américaines et leurs richesses ,beaucoup de français les considérait à tord comme l'apothéose du mauvais gout ,pastiche ,vulgaire ,nouveau riche .en France nous avions le palais rose de mème inspiration que la marble house ,construite pour Anna Gould et son mari Bonni de Castelanne ,quelle dommage de l'avoir détruite ,c'était fabuleux

[@PierreRepooc]

Je ne comprends pas pourquoi la mansion française similaire est fabuleuse mais l’américain est vulgaire? Comment cela peut-il être.

[@mightylonesome9426]

How many homes (cottages) did the Vanderbilt family own? Also, what does one do with so much floor space? I would venture to say some Vanderbilt's may have seen certain rooms just once in all the time they inhabited these marvelous manors.

[@PierreRepooc]

Hard to count them all but on Newport Rhode Island there are at least six that I am aware of...The Breakers, Marble House, Vinland, Rough Point, Rock Cliff, Beaulieu and The Reef. Maybe someone else can add to the Newport list above.

[@mightylonesome9426]

@@PierreRepooc Your videos are priceless, thank you.

[@Dennis0824]

Mighty Lonesome , Newport was famous for their balls and parties in the summer months. Just as rich New Yorkers flock to the Hamptons today, in those times they flocked to Newport. There was always a competition among the rich familis as to who could host the most elaborate parties. As such, those homes were fully occupied during the summer months but were closed up during the winter.

[@katjustice7937]

Did anyone see the huge green head in the doorway at 7:43 ? I wonder what that is and why is it there..

[@PierreRepooc]

The green head and other things that look out of place are part of an “artists” exhibition that was running during the day I toured the mansion. They are not normally there. Good observation and comment, thanks.

[@nathangoss7604]

At 10:00 do you see the high roof with like 5 chimneys surrounded by trees? This house is The Breakers!!

[@PierreRepooc]

I believe that is Beechwood (Astor Mansion) which is next to Marble house. The Breakers is some distance away and not that close.

[@Archer335]

I don’t know. I think it’s too small.

[@joshwebb7591]

Gotta love being able to enjoy for the price of a ticket, the lifestyle that 90% of the American people will never get to experience. Almost makes you sick doesn’t it? Knowing that homes like this exist, any here we all are feeling accomplished owning what would equivalent to what would be a bedroom in one of these houses as a home lmao. Crazy to think about how some get to live this lavish lifestyle, and the rest of us get to dream right?

[@RG-hf4et]

I don't understand why more mention of the Japanese tea house isn't done. It was closed when I visited the Marble House. I think it is open to the public - is that correct?

[@PierreRepooc]

Yes as far as I know it is

[@mrbowjangles4752]

How do you live in a place like that

[@PierreRepooc]

With a high degree of snobbery and arrogance to others of your class😏, possibly.

[@jimbernadez553]

What is with the giant fingers in the bedroom? So odd.

[@PierreRepooc]

Yes it is. Unfortunately, there was a modernist artist displaying his work at the time I visited. So annoying. Nice to see someone is observant and raising questions. Thanks.

[@mrbowjangles4752]

You can.t see them place.s there.s real high fence all the way down the street and tall bushes in front of the fench.s real tall about 12 feet tall or so you can.t see in there all you see are the tall iron gates

[@wonderfulworld5134]

Antebellum or when these Great Great houses were allowed did we have the class of people to be Governor, Congress & Senate and the President. Income taxes would not allow these people to be super-rich today and these Mansions, Manors are not able to be declared in with the privilege to pay property taxes. Who is now holding everyone else? No longer such Republicans that have residency or even a credit card from living at these addresses.

[@josefprinc3613]

I thing that this is simply too much of everything of course it feels like Versailles but problem is that is bit out of proportion I mean look at Versailles it is like 20x Times bigger that this cottage and even in Versailles ... look at chappele royale of course have painted ceiling lot of gold marble everywhere but feels light and elegant This cottage have painted ceilings gold everywhere but don ´t have something like lightness and elegance When we look at staircase in petit trianon it feels like entrace into heaven but staircase in this .... Of course it is wonderful craftmenship and this sort of thing but for me feels so much everything - ticky

[@PierreRepooc]

You wouldn’t be French by any chance ?🥰😁

[@gregbez]

Is this a Canadian? Oooooout?

[@PierreRepooc]

gregbez If I understand your question correctly, that would be a yes. I don’t hear an accent but to you it seems to reach your ears😜. Very good.

[@CheetahSnowLeopard]

Rococo

[@Weave.seen.this.b4]

Anyone think craftsman exist today that can build this? I say no way. Like the Challenger, no skilled trade talent left; just shitty academics and great academics

[@dumoulin11]

In Europe you'll have no problem finding artisans who can do this.

[@joycepolzer1168]

I agree. First, you could not duplicate the talent of the artisan. Never could the pride in the workmanship be compared to today's standard and last but not least if you could find some one with this crafting ability I can't imagine the cost. And, you couldn't remaster the character of the homes from that era

[@DragosDomnara]

@@joycepolzer1168 exactly, the cost would be MUCH higher today than back then. if I had the money, id see how much it'd cost to build a house like this in todays society.

[@Armlesscrayon]

Beautiful... you could work in your pronunciation though...🤣

[@anthonycatalano3903]

No wonder the family went broke. They squandered so much money on homes and servants. Nice to look at but a total waste of time. Good thing Anderson made his own way.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Victorian's just were attracted to dark and clutter, this had to be a step forward, modern by their standards.

[@tedwatson9929]

it's rococo not rococa ... just saying

[@PierreRepooc]

Ted Watson Yes, you are right. Just a “slip of the tongue”. Or maybe I am just trying to find if anyone is listening :)

[@tedwatson9929]

I'm sorry for being a smart Alec.... I'm sure it's rare that these comments are noticed... or responded to.

[@PierreRepooc]

Ted Watson You would be surprised, how mean spirited some comments can be. But nice ones like yours I like to respond to and enjoy getting. Glad you had time to watch and listen to some of the video

[@danamarcotteseiler7423]

Too much cleaning for me

[@ginogennaroalonso1067]

House......cold.

[@PierreRepooc]

Oh?

[@gardensofthegods]

@@PierreRepooc I kind of like this house alot ... it has its own charm .

[@michelez715]

Nicely done video, but imo, it shows money can't buy taste. And Alva was pretentious enough to refer to it as her "cottage" in Newport!

[@javiernunezgranados7883]

Michele Mcneill what do you understand for taste?, the mannor is opulent but with an superb taste .

[@larryduggan1524]

Why. Do. You. Speak. So. Slow. Ly?

[@PierreRepooc]

Oh? I hadn't noticed that. Seemed ok to me. But thanks for the comment I'll keep it in mind.

[@paulryan2128]

For. Me. The. Pacing. Was. Fine.

[@tashpointohhh]

You can increase the speed, love!

[@markmarsh27]

Vulgar is the only word in my mind. ... no, disgusting is there too. .... no wonder the Vanderbilt Fortune is completely GONE.

[@PierreRepooc]

Boy, you are an angry young man.

[@markmarsh27]

@@PierreRepooc Anger??? ... bullshit Pierre. ... If you don't see that marble monstrosity as decadent ostentatious filth, it might indicate a lack of Humanity in YOU my friend, but NOT me. ... I do appreciate the opportunity to see this vulgarity though so thanks for the video. ... I didn't mean to offend anyone

[@jrcwwl]

@@markmarsh27 Yes, the little boy is angry. Maybe it's because you probably live in a double, no make that a single wide mobile home next to a sewage treatment plant, and yet you call this filth? Just another dimwit who doesn't like the fact that someone had money and was free to do with it as he wished. You must be a liberal who thinks socialism is the way to go. Oh and, maybe if you CAPITALIZE all your interesting verbiage, it may get your point across even better. What a dolt....do you have any other purpose other than making us all laugh at you?

[@amybarb25]

It’s just a sign of that time . If you had money, everything was over the top. With that in mind you can really see the beauty , workmanship and effort in planning. It was meant to impress then and it still does today. Absolutely stunning. And it’s a summer cottage! Lol.

[@piusx8317]

Matk: You've clearly never been to France.

[@stimpyfeelinit]

its a shame they put all that diseased post modern art throughout it

[@PierreRepooc]

Yes, you can say that again. I tried to cut out as much as possible. But some got caught in the footage and couldn’t remove without losing some of the story. Good comment though. I was only there once and had no idea they had this display on😢

[@jamessullivan9992]

Not my cup of tea.

[@mark-j-adderley]

Vulgarity and gaudiness on a monumental scale. The “servants” were hidden underground or out of sight on the roof, whilst the owners were pampered, when they could be bothered, in the reception areas. A colossal expense of money on an edifice that today we can gawk and gawp at as an heritage memorial, or what-ever, but the tasteless and ostentatious display of affluence continues today. The exorbitant throwing around of ill-gotten cash attained at the expense of other people who can barely pay the rent ... Oh well, some things don’t change. Much will have more, at what ever cost. 🤮

[@PierreRepooc]

Man, are you as angry a person as your words express? It’s just a summer home that provided a living to hundreds of good people.

[@jmitterii2]

Well, they kind of have changed, what the super rich build now make these literally look like cottages... they now build estate palaces.

[@mrbowjangles4752]

They must spend a lot on limon.pledge