Cornelius Vanderbilt II House, Mansion in the United States of America
The Cornelius Vanderbilt II House was a large mansion on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan that existed from 1883 until 1927. Its exterior displayed elaborate stone carvings inspired by French Renaissance palaces, and the interior featured marble floors, intricately carved woodwork, and decorated ceilings in every room.
Construction began in 1879 for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, and the building expanded multiple times until it occupied nearly an entire city block. The structure was demolished in 1927 to make room for a commercial high-rise, marking the city's shift toward new economic priorities.
The residence embodied the lifestyle of America's wealthiest families in the late 1800s, where art collections and precious materials were displayed as symbols of status. This lavish interior shaped how people understood luxury and refinement in New York's upper circles.
The building no longer stands, but historical photographs and floor plans are available in archives and libraries for research. You can visit the former site on Fifth Avenue between 57th and 58th Street, where a modern office building now occupies the space.
The mansion contained a private art gallery on its upper floors where the family displayed their painting collection. Its enormous scale made it one of the most complex and ambitious private residences ever built in New York.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1883
GPS coordinates: 40.76330,-73.97410
Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20
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