I am posting in the order in which we saw the cottages, not in the order in which they were built. The first two were built by two Vanderbilt brothers in the late 1800's and defined the Gilded Age. But this one, "house by the sea" preceded them by several decades. It was built in 1852 and remodeled by the son of the original owner in the 1870's. It set the bar for opulence and beauty until the Vanderbilts came along.
The Entrance Hall.
Details of inlaid flooring - most of which they cover up with rugs.
The Music Room. In 1857 a party was held - for over 2000 guests.
Dining Room.
Details UNDER the stairs.
The side and back view.
That ended out first day of touring houses at Newport and totally changed our plans for the next two days. But the day is still young.
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