America's Castles (1996)

Genres - Travel  |   Sub-Genres - Architecture & Design, Biography  |   Run Time - 60 min.  |   Countries - United States  |  
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Synopsis by Sally Barber

A&E's America's Castles series offers an insider's look at the palatial residences of the nation's privileged. Hudson River Valley Estates provides an intimate journey through the "Valley of the Millionaires." Hudson Valley was the preferred retreat for early business tycoons of Wall Street. The tranquil haven for the rich was just an hour away from the hustle and bustle, making it a perfect escape. In this exclusive tour of some of the finest mansions of the period, viewers see financier John Jay Gould's Gothic castle Lyndhurst, distinguished by its fanciful turrets and gables. Meet Frederick Vanderbilt and visit his lavish 50,000-square-foot mansion. Also, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the extraordinary estate of John D. Rockefeller. This look at the posh mansions and rich contents eloquently depicts the status, power, and luxurious lifestyle experienced by these wealthy American families.

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famous-structures, architecture, estate, mansion, castle