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Newport, Rhode Island
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Marble House was modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles, reflecting the opulence of the Gilded Age.
The mansion contains approximately 500,000 cubic feet of marble, sourced from America and Europe.
Alva Vanderbilt, a prominent socialite, commissioned the mansion as a summer cottage for her family.
The construction of Marble House was completed in 1892, marking a significant architectural achievement of its time.
William K. Vanderbilt gifted Marble House to his wife Alva for her 39th birthday.
The mansion was designed by the renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt, a pioneer in American architecture.
The Chinese Tea House on the property was added in 1914, reflecting Alva Vanderbilt's eclectic tastes.
Alva Vanderbilt used Marble House as a platform for women's suffrage meetings, advocating for women's rights.
