October 8, 2003 - Marble House in Newport, RI

Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt.  http://tickets.newportmansions.org/mansion.aspx?id=1004 has more information.

Marble house has a great view and a Chinese Tea House on the grounds.  Alva Vanderbilt was a very interesting woman and held rallies for women's right to vote here.

Here is the huge ocean front yard:

The Tea House.

The views of the harbor:

The front of the mansion.

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