Inside a Gilded Age Mansion Designed to Hide Its Servants | Inside History | Architectural Digest

Inside a Gilded Age Mansion Designed to Hide Its Servants | Inside History | Architectural Digest

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Architectural Digest explores The Elms, a spectacular 60,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1901 for Edward and Herminie Berwind, this lavish summer home features imported marble, gilt bronze, historic artwork, and architecture designed to conceal the labor behind its luxury. Discover hidden servant staircases, secret passageways, a two-story butler’s pantry, concealed living quarters, and an underground coal tunnel that kept this extraordinary mansion running seamlessly behind the scenes. Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jBCUMl Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST The leading international design authority, Architectural Digest features articles and videos of the best in architecture, style, culture, travel, and shopping.

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