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Abandoned American Wealth: Truth Discovered - Wyndclyffe Mansion Rise and Fall

This is the house that literally created the phrase 'Keeping up with the Joneses,' and now it’s rotting into the ground Join @thennowdiscoveries as we bridge the gap between the past and the present across the US and the UK, across the world. In this video, @thennowdiscoveries uncovers the haunting history of Wyndclyffe Mansion in Rhinebeck, New York. Once the grandest estate in the Hudson Valley, this 24-room Gothic ruin. Built in 1853 for socialite Elizabeth Schermerhorn Jones, Wyndclyffe was so opulent that her wealthy neighbors felt forced to build even bigger palaces just to compete. But after the Gilded Age faded and the Great Depression hit, this architectural masterpiece was abandoned to the forest. In this episode, we explore: The rise of Elizabeth Jones and her connection to the Astors. Why her niece, famous author Edith Wharton, hated the "ugly" mansion. The tragic fall into ruin starting in 1950. The 2026 status: Is there still hope for restoration? If you love abandoned history, urban exploration, and the secrets of American wealth, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more! #AbandonedPlaces #UrbanExploration #WyndclyffeMansion #GildedAge #History #HudsonValley #KeepingUpWithTheJoneses