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Marble House
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Rhode Island is popular for many attractive places especially for old structures, historical sites and old houses. Tour to Rhode Island will take you to some spectacular locations. One of the best tourist attractions of Rhode Island is Marble House. As the name suggests the whole house is built of fine marbles. Marble House is located in Newport. The house was built between 1888 an 1892. the house was designed by Richard Morris Hunt and was built for Alva Erksine Smith Vanerbilt.
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In 1932, Alva sold the house to Mr and Mrs Fredrick H. Prince. Later on in 1963, Marble House was took by Preservation Society of Newport County. Then it was opened to public. The house is a social landmark of Rhode Island. This Glided Age mansion in Newport is attracting maximum number of tourists to the city. Being built of marble the estimated cost of the house is $11 million. The interiors of the house are superb. The pillars of the house are beautifully carved.
One of the important features of the Marble House is its “Gold Room”. The interiors and the wall carvings of the Gold room are superb. The classic decors and the interiors of the house will definitely mesmerize you. The dining hall and the Gothic room are fabulous. The beautiful door frames and arched windows of the house gives a paradisaical feelings. Marble House is a perfect example of luxury house of 19th century.
Beautiful chandeliers, big rooms, carved ceilings and walls, giant pillars, classic staircase and wonderful wooden work are some of the noted features of Marble House. The wonderful architecture and its beauty makes it as one of the best Rhode Island tourist attractions . To experience the beauty of the house plan your vacation to Rhode Island and enjoy your trip.
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