Vernon Court, Renaissance mansion in Newport, United States
Vernon Court stands on Bellevue Avenue, featuring an architectural design inspired by French chateaus with elegant proportions and marble interiors.
The mansion was constructed in 1901 for Anna Van Nest Gambrill, following designs by the architectural firm Carrere and Hastings.
The National Museum of American Illustration now occupies Vernon Court, displaying art collections from the early 20th century.
Visitors can access Vernon Court through guided tours that showcase both the mansion's architecture and the illustration collections within.
The mansion's marble hall and ballroom replicate Marie Antoinette's private chambers from the Palace of Versailles.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1901
Architects: Carrère and Hastings
GPS coordinates: 41.46960,-71.30690
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:31
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