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The Vanderbilt’s the commodore creates a dynasty
The Vanderbilt’s The Vanderbilt’s the commodore creates a dynastythe commodore creates a dynasty
cornelius vanderbilt (1794 - 1877)
• Vanderbilt made a fortune in the shipping industry. In the 1860s he began to invest in railroads
• When he died, he left an estate worth over $100 million
Mr. George Vanderbilt• George
Vanderbilt was the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt
• He purchased 125,000 acres of land near Ashville, North Carolina, to be the site of his home
This was the home built for George Vanderbilt
A grand opening party was held on Christmas Eve, 1895
The house has 250 rooms34 master bedrooms
43 bathrooms
3 kitchens
65 fireplaces
The main dining room
• This room features a 70 foot tall ceiling
Mr. Vanderbilt’s bedroom
