Beechwood, Renaissance Revival mansion in Newport, US
Beechwood spans 16,400 square feet along Bellevue Avenue, featuring imported wallpaper, a grand ballroom, and numerous rooms decorated in Renaissance Revival style.
William Backhouse Astor Jr purchased the property in 1880 for $190,941.50, leading to extensive renovations by architect Richard Morris Hunt to accommodate social gatherings.
The mansion represented the center of Newport's social life during the Gilded Age, where Caroline Astor hosted selective gatherings for her elite circle of 400 members.
Oracle Corporation founder Larry Ellison acquired the mansion in 2010 for $10.5 million and invested over $100 million in restorations to its late 19th-century appearance.
The property includes both family quarters and servants' areas, providing a complete view of Victorian life through distinct architectural and functional spaces.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1741
Architects: Andrew Jackson Downing
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.46090,-71.30450
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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