Once the veritable vacation headquarters for America's wealthiest families during the Gilded Age - Newport, Rhode Island, is now notably a city of over 100 empty and haunting mansions.

These majestic modern palaces aren't merely remnants of a bygone era—they're repositories of untold stories that could alter our understanding of history.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:59 1. The Carey Mansion (Seaview Terrace)
3:12 2. The Bells Mansion (The Reef Estate)
5:36 3. Belcourt Castle
8:42 4. Wildacre
11:35 5. The Astor’s Beechwood Mansion

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Today's video from Old Money Mansions is a compelling tour of Newport, Rhode Island's top 5 abandoned mansions, each brimming with rich history and captivating stories. 🏰

First, we explore Seaview Terrace, also known as the Carey Mansion, a marvel of 16th-century French architecture. This grand home was originally in Washington, D.C., before millionaire Edson Bradley moved it to Newport in the 1920s. If it looks familiar, that's because it appeared on the TV show "Dark Shadows"!

Next, we visit The Bells Mansion, set in Brenton Point State Park. Once called The Reefs, this estate has been around since 1876 and was the retreat of lawyer and copper magnate Theodore M. Davis. Now, it stands as a canvas for local graffiti artists.

Third on our list is Belcourt Castle, a palace conceived by Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont and designed by Richard Morris Hunt. Over the years, this colossal mansion has been a private residence, a music venue, and a museum.

Fourth, we delve into the world of Wildacre, originally owned by Albert H. Olmsted. This historic estate underwent a meticulous restoration, honoring its original design while incorporating modern amenities.

Lastly, we explore the opulent Beechwood Mansion, previously owned by the Astor family and currently owned by Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation. Ellison has ambitious plans to restore the mansion to its Gilded Age glory.

Join us as we delve into these majestic, forgotten homes and reveal their extraordinary legacies! 🗝️✨