02443cam a22003253u 4500 59839 UtSlPG 20260610134358.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Snell, Charles W. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier United States. National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 32 Release date is 2019-06-30 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, New York" by Charles W. Snell is a historical handbook published in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s. This book serves as a detailed account of the Vanderbilt Mansion, exploring its architectural significance, origins, and the lifestyle of the Vanderbilt family during their time. It reflects on the broader context of the wealth generated by American industrialists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the history of the Vanderbilt Mansion, beginning with Frederick William Vanderbilt's acquisition of the estate and the extensive renovations that transformed it into an Italian Renaissance-style mansion. Snell provides insights into the lives of the Vanderbilts, detailing their social activities, estate operations, and relationships with the local community in Hyde Park. The narrative captures the grandeur of the mansion's architecture and the exquisite design of its interior, while also addressing the Vanderbilt family's philanthropic efforts and interaction with the surrounding locality. Overall, it stands as a tribute to an era of opulence and the historical significance of one of the great American families. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (Hyde Park, Dutchess County, N.Y.) United States. National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 32 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59839 100665 100665