Vtg Newport, Rhode Island Guidebook: Newport Mansions--The Gilded Age for Sale

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Vtg Newport, Rhode Island Guidebook: Newport Mansions--The Gilded Age For Sale

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Vtg Newport, Rhode Island Guidebook: Newport Mansions--The Gilded Age:
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Vtg Newport, Rhode Island Guidebook: Newport Mansions--The Gilded Age
Discover the wonders of Newport, Rhode Island with this vintage guidebook featuring beautiful color illustrations. Learn about the famous Newport Mansions, symbols of the Gilded Age, and explore the history of this unique and picturesque city by the sea. Made in the United States, this guidebook is the perfect souvenir for any traveler seeking to capture the essence of Rhode Island. Whether you\'re an avid collector or simply looking for a unique keepsake, this guidebook is a must-have for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Newport.

From the soaring marble columns thatgreet you at Marble House to the platinum wall panels at The Breakers, immerseyourself in these social and architectural landmarks. Hear the fascinatingstories of people who lived and worked in these grand houses.

The Gilded Age, approximately 1870-1910,was a period of unprecedented change in America. The expansion of industry andtransportation – and the lack of an income tax – gave rise to a new wealthyclass of people with names like Vanderbilt, Morgan, Ford, Carnegie andRockefeller. Massive fortunes were made very quickly and spent on lavishlifestyles.

Gilded Age pageantry was nowhere more ondisplay than at the spectacular “summer cottages” of the Newport Mansions,where the new millionaires sought to outshine each other at balls, banquets,carriage parades, concerts, sporting events and other entertainments.Constructed at the height of the Gilded Age, The Breakers, Marble House, TheElms and Rosecliff reflect their owners’ obsession with social status andemulation of European aristocracy.

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