Built by George Washington Vanderbilt II in the late 19th century, this architectural marvel is more than just a mansion,it’s a statement of vision, luxury, and limitless ambition.

George Washington Vanderbilt’s Gilded Age mansion designed by Richard Morris Hunt remains a popular tourist destination to this day. By Claudia Williams. February 29, 2024.

When the disgustingly wealthy railroad heir George Washington Vanderbilt II (or maybe the III—the family literally couldn’t decide what number to give him) built a massive mansion outside ...