The Breakers, a summer collage of Cornelius Vanderbilt (1843-1899), grandson of “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877), founder of the family fortune based first on steam boats, then railroads.  The Commodore acquired control of the Hudson River Railroad and New York Central Railroad.  Richard Morris Hunt, architect of many of the great homes in Newport, designed the Breakers after Italian Renaissance models, with a large central court, that functioned as a ball room, and open-air loggias looking over the sea.

24. The Breakers, exterior, from the sea, the home of Cornelius Vanderbilt, architect Richard Morris Hunt.  The house is patterned after Italian Renaissance models

25. The Breakers, second story loggia (balcony overlooking the sea)

26. The Breakers, second story loggia, looking towards house

27. The Breakers, first story loggia with mosaic ceiling

28. The Breakers, view from second story balcony

29. The Breakers, detail of capitals in side loggia arcade

30. The Breakers, detail of ground floor loggia’s sculpted relief framing arch

31. The Breakers, balustrade at rear of house

32. The Breakers, view of sea from balustrade

33. The Breakers, children’s play house in 19th century American “stick” style