The Breakers in Newport, originally built as a lavish summer home for Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family, now serves as a museum showcasing Gilded Age opulence.
Cornelius Vanderbilt was the richest man in America during the Gilded Age, with a fortune of $100 million, equivalent to around $200 billion today.
The Vanderbilt legacy, epitomized by The Breakers, illustrates the extraordinary wealth and lifestyle of America's elite during the late 19th century.
The Breakers, representing the architectural grandeur of its time, consists of 70 rooms and extends over 138,300 square feet, encapsulating the Vanderbilts' luxurious lifestyle.
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