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French Decoration in the Gilded Age

One of the most extraordinary rooms in any house in America, Mrs. Vanderbilt's bedroom was based on fashionable design books.

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The Vanderbilt Servants

Managing a house for luxurious living required a large staff of servants.

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A History of the Hyde Park Estate

An brief history of the Vanderbilt property from European settlement in the seventeenth century to present day.

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Hyde Park Farms

The farm at Hyde Park supplied the Vanderbilt household with produce, meat, and dairy. It was a showcase of model farming practices.

Last updated: August 26, 2020

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