Marble House was built by William Vanderbilt as a 39th birthday gift for his wife, Alva. It became a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for the later transformation of Newport, evolving from a quiet summer colony with wooden houses into the legendary town of luxurious mansions from the Gilded Age.

read more about the history of Marble House on the Newport Mansions website

Now let’s begin the tour…

on your visit see if you Can spot my favorite piece of furniture… this chubby little desktop dresser

Hint: it is on the second floor…

My favorite room, has to be Alva’s bedroom- just beautiful— read more about the history and designer from Nineteenth Century Art Worldwide

The bedroom of Alva Vanderbilt (1853–1933)‍ at Marble House‍ in Newport, Rhode Island (1892), showcases a spectacular, French Revival‍ furniture suite crafted by the studio of French furniture maker and designer Jules Allard (1832–1907)

And finally, the trophy room, where boys of summer collected silver plates and bowls and talked about boats. probably.

10/10 would recommend a visit!

Don’t forget to walk down to the tea house and see the breathtaking views over the cliff walk.

exit through the gift shop and stock your shop with me on Faire.