Rickman, Ellen Erwin
Biltmore Estate
- ISBN 13:
- 9781531611941
- author:
- Rickman, Ellen Erwin
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Library Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1 centimetres (0.41
- Genre:
- History, United States, State & Local,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Biltmore Estate has been captivating people for over 100 years. Created in the late 19th century by George Washington Vanderbilt, it is a remarkable example of French Renaissance-style architecture set amidst 125,000 acres of gardens, forests, and working farms. Vanderbilt's vision was to create a unique blend of luxury and self-sufficiency, with Biltmore House serving as his primary residence for nearly two decades. After his death in 1914, the estate continued to be lived in by his wife Edith and daughter Cornelia, before being opened to the public in 1930. This book provides a detailed look at the history of the Biltmore Estate, from its conception to its current status as one of the largest private homes in the United States.
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