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Lady Milford Haven & Gloria Vanderbilt in Bray
Lady Milford Haven, Monsieur Aldao and Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt enjoying dinner at the fashionable Hinds Head Hotel in Bray. Date: 1932

Vanderbilt Mansion and Plaza, New York City
Plaza at 5th Avenue and 59th Street, New York, showing Vanderbilt Mansion. The Vanderbilt Mansion is also known as the Cornelius Vanderbilt II house

Gloria Vanderbilt and Mrs Benjamin Thaw
Gloria Vanderbilt and her sister Mrs Benjamin Thaw (Consuelo Vanderbilt) sisters of Thelma, Lady Furness pictured dressed fashionably in wide legged palazzo pants

At the Oldway military hospital in Paignton, Devon, WW1
A group taken at the military hospital established at Paignton, Devon during the First World War. From left to right, front row, Dr FitzSimon, Mr Paris Singer (owner of the mansion)

Passengers of the Lusitania
A page from The Sketch reporting on prominent personalities, on board the Lusitania, sunk by a German torpedo on 7 May 1915. Top left is Lady Allan, wife of Sir Hugh M

Mrs Harry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 April 18, 1942), American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City

William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944)
WILLIAM KISSAM VANDERBILT II (1878-1944). Yachtsman. Vanderbilt walks down New York Citys Park Avenue with his second wife, Rosamund Lancaster Warburton, shortly after their marriage in Paris

RALPH EDWARD BEARDSLEY (1891-1920). American racecar driver, driving a Simplex in the Vanderbilt Cup in Long Island, New York, 1910

NEWPORT: BATHERS, c1895. William Kissim Vanderbilt II (left), Harry Lehr, and young Harold Vanderbilt at Baileys Beach, Newport, Rhode Island, c1895

The Fascinating Mr. Vanderbilt by Alfred Sutro (7 August 1863 11 September 1933). First produced in England at the Garrick Theatre, on 26th April 1906

Gloria Vanderbilt by Madame Yevonde
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt (1904-1965), sister of Thelma, Lady Furness. Date: 1932

The Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, USA
The Vanderbilt Hotel at 34th Street East at Park Avenue in New York City, USA Date: circa 1910

Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt
Portrait of William Kissam Vanderbilt (1849 1920), father of Consuelo Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough. Date: 1895

Tiffany House, New York
The New York residence of Consuelo Vanderbilt and Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. Date: 1895

The Vanderbilts house in Newport
The house of Consuelo Vanderbilt and Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough, in Newport. Date: 1895

Vanderbilt House, 5th Avenue, New York
Located on the corner of 5th avenue and 57th street, New York city, Cornelius Vanderbilt II house was built in 1883. Its ground floor doubled as a drawing room

View from Vanderbilt, 5th Avenue, New York
Located on the corner of 5th avenue and 57th street, New York city, Cornelius Vanderbilt II house was built in 1883. Its ground floor doubled as a drawing room

Vanderbilt drawing room
The drawing room of Mr W H Vanderbilt. Date: 1883

Vanderbilt House
The luxurious house of W K Vanderbilt on 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue in New York Date: 1885

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
ARTHUR GWYNNE VANDERBILT Clubman and horse breeder, fortunate to secure a passage on an Atlantic liner to England : unfortunately, that liner was the Lusitania. Date: 1877 - 1915

C Vanderbilt / Scribners
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT American rail magnate. Date: 1794 - 1877

C Vanderbilt - Seabald
Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794 - 1877) Powerful 19th century rail and shipping magnate. Gained a controlling interest in numerous provincial railroads

Vanderbilt home, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
The home of F W Vanderbilt in Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Date: circa 1910

Hotel at Old Point Comfort, Hampton, Virginia, USA
The Chamberlin-Vanderbilt Hotel at Old Point Comfort, Hampton, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1920

Duchess of Marlborough at Relief Fund meeting
Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough (nee Vanderbilt, later Balsan), presiding over a meeting of supporters of thee American Womens War Relief Fun at 41, Grosvenor Square in August 1914

Vanderbilt New York Home
The picture gallery in the New York home of William Henry Vanderbilt, railway magnate. None of the pictures depicts a railroad train, surprisingly. Date: 1883

Vanderbilt Biltmore
George W Vanderbilts mansion at Biltmore, near Asheville, North Carolina, the most costly and magnificent country place in America. Date: 1903

William Hanry Vanderbilt
WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT American railway magnate Date: 1821 - 1885

AMY VANDERBILT (1908-1974). American etiquette consultant. Photograph, 1960

PAUL & BELMONT, 1923. American social reformer Alice Paul (left) with American socialite and suffragist Alva Belmont. Photograph, 1923

Michigan: the New Vanderbilt Grain Elevator at Detroit

VANDERBILT MANSION, 1885. The William Vanderbilt mansion in New Dorp, Staten Island. Wood engraving, American, 1885

WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT (1821-1885). American financier. Vanderbilts mausoleum at New Dorp, Staten Island. American wood engraving, 1885

NEW YORK CITY, c1890. A view of St. Patricks Cathedral and the Vanderbilt mansions on 5th Avenue in New York City. Photograph, c1890

NEWPORT: MANSION, 1892. The Breakers mansion owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt in Newport, Rhode Island. Photograph, 1892

VANDERBILT HOTEL, 1892. The Old Vanderbilt Hotel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Photograph, c1892

CHARLIE SOONG (1864-1918). Chinese revolutionary. Soong poses for a portrait during his time at Vanderbilt University, c1880

VANDERBILT CUP, c1910. Race cars competing in the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York. Photograph, c1910

VANDERBILT CUP, 1910. American race car driver Joe Dawson driving his Marmon in the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York, 1910

VANDERBILT CUP, 1910. Bill Endicott in his Cole race car, competing in the Vanderbilt Cup race in Long Island, New York, 1910

AUTO RACING, 1910. American auto racer Joe Matsons Corbin race car. Photographed at the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York, 1910

AUTO RACE, c1910. American auto racer Lee Oldfield driving an Abbott-Detroit at the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York. Photograph c1910

RACETRACK: PIT CREW, 1910. Pit crew working on Ralph Mulfords Lozier racecar at the Vanderbilt Cup Race in Long Island, New York, 1910

VANDERBILT RACECAR, c1909. American racecar at the Vanderbilt racetrack in Long Island, New York. Photograph, c1909

VANDERBILT RACE CAR, c1909. Isotta Car at the Vanderbilt race track in Long Island, New York. Photograph, c1909

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STEAMBOAT ADVERTISEMENT. Advertisement for passage from New York to Hartford on Cornelius Vanderbilts steamboat, the Water Witch. The Sun newspaper from New York, 3 September 1833

VANDERBILT MANSION. The William Vanderbilt mansion on Fifth Avenue, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1885

CORNELIUS VANDERBILT II (1843-1899). American businessman and socialite. Photograph

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"Vanderbilt: A Legacy of Wealth, Power, and Controversy" New Haven, Connecticut, USA - Yale University stands as a testament to the Vanderbilt family's influence on education. Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, Duchess of Marlborough, was not only known for her aristocratic title but also for her connection to this prestigious institution. From 645-747 AD to present day, the Vanderbilt name has left an indelible mark on history. Lady Milford Haven and Gloria Vanderbilt at Antibes capture a moment in time when the family's wealth afforded them lavish lifestyles and international connections. However, not all aspects of their legacy were celebrated. The Granger Movement depicted the Vanderbilts' secret rebate system through an American cartoon in 1873. This illustration aimed to awaken the public to the railroad menace that they believed threatened ordinary citizens. The anti-trust cartoon by Joseph Keppler in 1879 further highlighted William Henry Vanderbilt's involvement in forming a railroad trust alongside Cyrus W. Field and Jay Gould. This portrayal criticized their monopolistic practices that hindered fair competition. Beyond railroads and finance, Cornelius Vanderbilt himself played a pivotal role in shaping American business history during his lifetime from 1794-1877. His photograph serves as a reminder of his entrepreneurial spirit that propelled him to great success. Even beyond their financial endeavors, artifacts like RMS Olympic's hard-bound ledger showcase how far-reaching their impact truly was. Their influence extended into various industries such as automobile engineering with mentions in Cyclopedia of Automobile Engineering. Art also found its place within the Vanderbilt narrative; Busts like "Head Of Spanish Peasant" display their appreciation for culture and beauty amidst their opulent lifestyle. Lastly, four buildings standing tall in New York City serve as architectural landmarks associated with this influential family – testaments to both grandeur and urban development throughout generations. Intriguingly diverse yet undeniably influential, the Vanderbilt legacy continues to captivate and inspire.