The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island, was the Berwind family's summer home. Edward Julius Berwind made his fortune as a coal tycoon who powered railroads during the Gilded Age. Modeled after a French ...

Newport’s mansions are more than relics of opulence—they are living chronicles of ambition, technological innovation, and ...

Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island, was built for a silver heiress during the Gilded Age. It measures 28,800 square feet and features 30 rooms, including Newport's largest ballroom. The mansion was ...

During the 19th-century Gilded Age, Newport, Rhode Island -- a coastal town with undeniable French vibes -- became the premier summer resort for the wealthy. Elaborate "cottages" were constructed ...