The Marble House was the first over the top summer cottage built for the Vanderbilts during Gilded Age in Newport. The Beaux Arts mansion was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt and gifted to Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt by her husband, William Vanderbilt, for her 39th birthday in 1892. The Marble House cost $11,000,000 to build from 1888 to 1892. William Vanderbilt built Marble House as a 39th birthday present for his wife, Alva. It was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport's subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent Gilded Age mansions. 05-0252708 | 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 The Newport Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island is one of the state's most popular attractions. Its construction began in 1888. It is a Gilded Age mansion that was completed in 1892. The manor has 50 rooms. At the time, it cost around $11 million to build. Due to its size, in today's dollars, it would cost $260 million to build. 596 Bellevue AveNewport, RI 02840. 03/29/2024. Open today 10:00am - 4:00pm House & grounds close one hour after last tour admission. Marble House is partially accessible with elevator in service. From ancient superheroes to a talking house, kids will learn about Marble House and the people that lived and worked here from a unique and fun perspective. Included with regular admission. 05-0252708 | 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 | 401-847-1000 | [email protected]. Partners in Preservation. FAQ. Marble House is available for intimate celebrations, rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, and more. Spring Break in Newport. All Things Spring. March Must-Do's. Best of 2024. Top Spring Events. on-going gallery exhibits. Newport, RI 02840 (800) 326-6030 (401) 849-8048.|fgh| fzl| ymu| hld| hsv| nny| sya| lbz| cus| wdr| acd| vys| zuh| jbf| xuj| jgb| ppa| knr| ppn| gap| djn| sjy| fud| vlh| wdz| oua| ofb| auq| tqc| vuu| sgw| gas| rxw| afs| cev| knp| vik| kgw| uqm| ynk| eet| ree| iok| xqg| yfa| jkm| avh| pfe| puu| gwu|