In an age of performative femininity and inherited power, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney transformed societal pressure into a legacy, symbolizing a rupture from conventional expectations.
The hotel was constructed as a way to attract visitors to the Tampa Bay area, where Plant had expanded a railroad system. Visitors to the hotel arrived directly by rail and could disembark the train and immediately check into the resort once nicknamed the "White Queen on the Gulf."
Ca' d'Zan, a 36,000-square-foot mansion in Sarasota, was built by John Ringling in 1926 and is inspired by Venetian architecture, showcasing Gilded Age luxury.
Alva Vanderbilt Belmont was a prominent Gilded Age socialite who married a Vanderbilt railroad heir, becoming a significant figure in high society and later in the women's suffrage movement.
The grandeur of Oheka Castle transports visitors back to the opulence of the Gilded Age, showcasing the lifestyle of the affluent through its lavish architecture and historical significance.
On Day One of Trump's second Administration, he restored the name of the tallest mountain in North America to Mt. McKinley. "President McKinley made our country very rich through tariffs and through talent," Trump explained.
Sandy Point Farm, a grand Rhode Island estate deeply rooted in the Vanderbilt dynasty, is set for auction, offering a rare chance for ownership of Gilded Age luxury.
