Castles in the United States
During America's Gilded Age, wealthy industrialists built lavish homes which are often called "castles." Here are facts and photos.
Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands
Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands was built for love, and no expense was spared. Here are facts and photos.
Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands was built for love, and no expense was spared. Here are facts and photos.
Great Homes of the Gilded Age
Constructed for George Washington Vanderbilt at the end of 19th century Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina took hundreds of workers five years to complete. The home was constructed in the style of a French Renaissance chateau.
Constructed for George Washington Vanderbilt at the end of 19th century Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina took hundreds of workers five years to complete. The home was constructed in the style of a French Renaissance chateau.
Hearst Castle
Facts, photos, resources and links for the lavish California Castle designed by Julia Morgan.
Facts, photos, resources and links for the lavish California Castle designed by Julia Morgan.
Lyndhurst
Although not built during the "Gilded Age," the Gothic Revival Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York certainly captures the aura of a castle. Over the course of the 19th century, it was shaped by the three families who lived there.
Although not built during the "Gilded Age," the Gothic Revival Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York certainly captures the aura of a castle. Over the course of the 19th century, it was shaped by the three families who lived there.
Vanderbilt Marble House
Railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt spared no expense when he built a house for his wife's birthday. Vanderbilt's grand "Marble House" cost $11 million, $7 million of which paid for 500,000 cubic feet of white marble.
Railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt spared no expense when he built a house for his wife's birthday. Vanderbilt's grand "Marble House" cost $11 million, $7 million of which paid for 500,000 cubic feet of white marble.
Newport Mansions
Photo-tour of gilded age "castles" in Newport, Rhode Island.
Photo-tour of gilded age "castles" in Newport, Rhode Island.