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Newport’s Historic Estates: Showcasing the Spirit of a Bygone Era

One thinks of a summer cottage in mostly quaint terms—a place of some modesty, wrapped in quiet, with a nice view. But in Newport, Rhode Island, once dubbed “The Eden of America” for its postcard locale, the “summer cottage” produces a far more elaborate picture of early American progress as seen through some of the country’s most celebrated mansions.

Shelburne Farms: A 19th-Century Gem on Lake Champlain

Shelburne Farms, nestled on the serene shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont, stands as a testament to the juxtaposition of pastoral beauty and American progress. This grand 19th-century estate, envisioned by Eliza “Lila” Osgood Vanderbilt and Dr. William Seward Webb, defied the ostentation of its era, embracing a vision of a consummate agricultural farm.