In addition to being a beautiful home with incredible gardens and a breath-taking view, the history of the Biltmore Estate is also remarkable.
In 1889, George Vanderbilt traveled to the Asheville, North Carolina area, where he purchased land and began constructing a home for his family. Construction took over 5years and was completed by 1895. The 250-room mansion stands four stories high and covers more than 4 acres of floor space. An astounding 65 fireplaces were erected to heat the 34 bedrooms, 43 baths and 3 kitchens. Over 11 million bricks were placed during the construction. An impressive staircase made of stone contains 102 stairs as it spirals four floors high.
Visitors from all over the world continue to marvel at the 70,000 gallon indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, early 20th century exercise equipment, two story library, and other rooms filled with artworks, furniture and 19th-century novelties such as elevators, forced-air heating, centrally-controlled clocks, fire alarms and an intercom system. The estate boasts over 900,000 visitors each year!
Coming Soon: History 101 - The Biltmore Estate Gardens
Gina
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