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The Tragic Fall of Vanderbilt’s Marble House Empire

Who built the Marble House, and why did the Vanderbilt empire eventually collapse? This video provides a deep dive into the history of Marble House, the Newport mansion that defined the Gilded Age. Commissioned by William K. Vanderbilt and designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece set the standard for American opulence. We analyze the financial and social factors that led to the decline of the Vanderbilt fortune, focusing on the controversial life of Alva Vanderbilt Belmont. Learn about the architectural details, the massive cost of maintenance, and the social climbing that defined an era of excess. Key Topics: Architecture: Richard Morris Hunt and the Beaux-Arts style. The Cost of Luxury: Inflation-adjusted costs of the Marble House. The Fall: Inheritance taxes, the Great Depression, and the end of the servant era. Preservation: How the Preservation Society of Newport County saved the estate.