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The Breakers is a National Historic Landmark comprised of a 70-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo, stable, and carriage house.

  • Question: What is the history behind The Breakers' construction?
    • Answer: Originally a premier summer cottage purchased by the esteemed Vanderbilt family in the late 19th century, a fire burned its wood-framed structure to the ground. This allowed for the construction of the grand estate, inspired by the Genoa palaces of the 16th century.
  • Question: When was The Breakers opened to the public, and what can guests see there?
    • Answer: Open to the public since 1948, guests can tour the impressive The Breakers grounds, where one-of-a-kind sculptures by Karl Bitter and pristine architecture by Ogden Codman are eloquently featured.
  • Question: What unique tours are offered at The Breakers?
    • Answer: Beneath the Breakers tours are offered every half hour, where guests learn about the rich history the Vanderbilts brought to steamships and railroads.

44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-847-1000

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