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The Cornelius Vanderbilt II Mansion, New York City. When William Henry Vanderbilt, the richest man in the world at the time, died, he left the most of his $200 million estate divided equally between his 2 eldest sons, Cornelius "Corneil" and William "Willie".
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT II (1843-1899) WAS THE OLDER SON OF WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT AND ONE OF THE COMMODORE’S GRANDSONS. AFTER HIS FATHER’S DEATH HE BECAME THE SUCCESSOR AND MANAGER OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD SYSTEM. Below follows Cornelius Vanderbilt III, the next member in this branch.
The Breakers is an estate located in Newport, Rhode Island that was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, the brother of George Vanderbilt. It is one of the most extravagant Gilded Age mansions in the United States and is now a tourist destination. The grounds feature formal gardens, trails, and other attractions.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II commissioned architect George B. Post to build a massive, French Château-style mansion on Fifth Avenue, between 57th and 58th Streets, in Manhattan. Post consulted with Richard Morris Hunt, who built other mansions for the Vanderbilt family. The building was e nlarged and redesigned in 1894, and demolished in 1927.
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"Cornelius Vanderbilt II was a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. He was the favorite grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who left him $5 million, and the eldest son of William Henry Vanderbilt, who left him close to $70 million. In his turn he succeeded them as head of the New York Central and related railroad lines in 1885.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Person. Dates: 1843 - 1899. Nationality: American. Explore Related. Owned Works (2) Artworks this person or group owned at some point according to the provenance records. A list of the works previously owned by this person or group. Image not available.
