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The Stunning Vanderbilt Mansion in New York: A Look at the Home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II

Get a look inside the stunning Vanderbilt Mansion in New York, which was home to Cornelius Vanderbilt II in the 1880s. This post explores the history of the mansion and provides a photograph of the historic building.
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You’re looking at the stunning Vanderbilt Mansion in New York, which once stood at 57th St. and Fifth Ave., the base of what is now Central Park. This was the home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, built in 1883 and stood until 1926.

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