Record #:

13853

Author(s):

Miller, Draughn

Abstract:

Modeled after a French Renaissance castle, the Biltmore Estate, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is considered to be one of the finest homes in America. Commissioned by George Vanderbilt in 1887, the house was completed and opened by Christmas Day, 1895. Draughn focuses on the worldly and historic décor and possessions throughout the house, the majority of which were attained by Vanderbilt during travels overseas.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 44, Apr 1953, p4-5, 13, il

Subject(s):

Biltmore Estate (Asheville); Vanderbilt, George Washington II, 1862-1914