Vanderbilt Collection (page 4)

VANDERBILT MANSION 1882. The William K. Vanderbilt mansion on Fifth Avenue, New York City, designed by Richard Morris Hunt. Line engraving, 1882

CORNELIUS VANDERBILT (1794-1877). American financier. Steel engraving, 19th century

The celebrated trotting mares Maud S. and Aldine, as they appeared June 15th 1883: At the gentlemens driving park, Morrisania, N.Y. driven by their owner, William H. Vanderbilt, Esq. Date 1883

The kings of Wall Street. Date c1882

Vanderbilt Hall, Yale College. Date c1901

Fifth Avenue, New York
Street Scene looking South Down Fifth Avenue from 63rd Street, showing Heckscher. Above looking down 5th Avenue for 63rd Street, Plaza Hotel, Vanderbilt Mansions, and Heckscher Building visible

VANDERBILT CUP, 1906. Camille Jenatzy (front) and Arthur Duray, competing the Vanderbilt Cup race in Long Island, New York, 1906

1904 Mors
Autos, Old Styles. R.C. Vanderbilt seated in a 1904 American Mors automobile parked near a house

C Vanderbilt / Anon Eng
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT II President of the New York and Harlem railroad; head of the Vanderbilt family (from 1885); grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Carriage
The private carriage of the Vanderbilt family is a familiar sight on New Yorks Fifth Avenue

645-742
Exterior of the Marble House, built in 1892 for William K. Vanderbilt, Newport, Rhode Island, New England, United States of America, North America

Consuelo Marlborough
CONSUELO, duchess of MARLBOROUGH (nee Vanderbilt) wife of Charles, ninth duke. The made-in-heaven marriage of American wealth and an English title was a dismal failure

9th Duke Marlborough
CHARLES SPENCER CHURCHILL, ninth duke of MARLBOROUGH, with his American bride Consuelo Vanderbilt : alas, their made-in-heaven marriage soon broke up

U. S. S. PLYMOUTH (PG 57)
Built for Mrs Alva Vanderbilt in 1931 at the Krupp factory, Kiel, Germany, the Alva was given to the U.S. navy in 1941 and renamed U.S.S. Plymouth. Torpedoed by a U-boat in 1943

Financial U. s. Giants
The giants of the financial world - Morgan and Vanderbilt

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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.