The Breakers

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The Breakers (1878) was located on Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. (41°28′11″N 71°17′55″W / 41.46972°N 71.29861°W / 41.46972; -71.29861). Designed by Peabody and Stearns for Pierre Lorillard IV in the Queen Anne style, construction began in 1877 and was completed in 1878. The lavish landscaping was designed by Ernest Bowditch. The Breakers was notable for its high tower and steeply-gabled roof forms. The house was sol... more
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Area:

  • 0.05302 km² (0.020469 mi² )

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Architect:

Opened:

  • 1895

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Also known as:

  • Vanderbilt, (Cornelius, II), House

Architecture

Architect

Richard Morris Hunt

Richard Morris Hunt (October 31, 1827 – July 31, 1895) was an American architect of the nineteenth century and a preeminent figure in the history of American architecture. Hunt was, according to design critic Paul Goldberger writing in The New York Times, "American architecture's first, and in many...

Address

The Breakers Address

Ochre Point Avenue
Newport Rhode Island
United States of America

The Breakers Address

Ochre Point Ave.
Newport Rhode Island
United States of America

Owner:

Owner Start Date End Date
  • 1895
  • 1899
  • 1899
  • 1934
  • 1934
  • 1972
  • 1972
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Construction Started:

  • 1893
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Listed Site

Designation as Natural or Cultural Site:

Designation Date Listed Category or Criteria
  • 1960
  • Sep 10, 1971
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Location

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Latitude Longitude
  • 41.47193
  • -71.29804

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From the U.S. National Register of Historic Places base

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Significant Year:

  • 1893
  • 1895
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