Title
Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate
Creator
Date
c. 1877 - 1892
Description
Photograph of the entrance to the original Breakers estate, designed by Peabody and Stearns for Pierre Lorillard IV. Also visible is the caretaker's cottage to the left of the driveway entrance. The estate was purchased by Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1885, though the house was lost to fire in 1892. The Italianate villa that is The Breakers today was then built on the site.
Notes
Label on verso reads "No. 1137, The Architectural Publishing Co., Rialto Building, Room 1-A, 119 Devonshire Street, - - Boston. Duplicates furnished. Send number.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
photographic print
albumen
Extent
8" X 10"
Collection
Identifier
PSNCA.H.001.155
Related Materials
Related to PSNCA.H.001.136 - .144; PSNCA.H.001.147 - .157; PSNCA.H.001.160
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