Newport, Rhode Island

Historic Bowen's Wharf

Newport, R.I.

This recent development on the old Newport waterfront includes fascinating shops and restaurants converted or rebuilt from the original wharfside buildings of the 1700's, when Newport was the most active port on the East coast.

The Breakers - Newport, Rhode Island

Dining Room - "The Breakers"

Ochre Point - Newport, R.I.

Rising two full stories, this magnificent dining room far surpasses in size and lavish decoration those in other Newport mansions.  Its columns of red alabaster with bronze corinthian capitols support an elaborate succession of guilded cornices, mouldings and garlands with life-sized figures in the ceiling arches.  The huge crystal chandeliers were both piped for gas and wired for electricity.  "The Breakers", is now owned by the Preservation Society of Newport and open to visitors May 1 to October 31.

Grand Salon

"The Breakers"

Ochre Point - Newport, R.I.

The Grand Salon or Music Room, designed and constructed in France, shipped to this country in huge packing cases and installed by French cabinet makers, used for recitals and dancing.  "The Breakers", built for Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1895, is open to visitors April through October by the Preservation Society (Admission charge).

Mrs. Vanderbilt's Bedroom

"The Breakers"

Ochre Point - Newport, R.I.

This Louis XVI bedroom was Mrs. Vanderbilt's, and was later occupied by her daughter, Countess Laszlo Szechenyi.  "The Breakers", built for Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1895, is open to visitors April through October by the Preservation Society (Admission charge).

 

Great Hall

"The Breakers"

Ochre Point - Newport, R.I.

The Great Hall rises over forty-five feet through two full floors.  The grand staircase divides at the landing and rises in a graceful sweep to the upper level.  "The Breakers", built for Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1895, is open to visitors April through October by the Preservation Society (Admission charge).

I previously posted a card with the same photo as this last card but the previous card was cropped in closer and this one gives a broader view of the room.

The Breakers

To find out more about The Breakers and the other Newport mansions visit their website http://www.newportmansions.org/.


Cornelius Vanderbilt Mansion
"The Breakers"
Newport, Rhode Island
Built in 1895, it is situated on Ochre Point Ave., off Bellevue Ave., sometimes referred to as "Mansion Row". It faces famous "Cliff Walk" and offers a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. the symmetry of design, opulence and lavish use of alabaster, marble, mosaics, and antique woods makes a visit to this Newport mansion something that will be long remembered.


The Morning Room
The Breakers
The Morning Room, designed by Van der Boyen and fashioned in France, features Italian Renaissance paintings of eight of the muses done in oil on silver leaf. "The Breakers", built for Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1895, is opened to visitors under the auspices of The Preservation Society of Newport. Guided tours - Admission charge.

The Great Hall

The Breakers

The Great Hall rises over forty-five feet through two full floors. The grand staircase divides at the landing and rises in a graceful sweep to the upper level. "The Breakers", built for Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1895, is opened to visitors under the auspices of The Preservation Society of Newport. Guided Tours - Admission charge.