7.6K reactions · 1.1K shares | The rooms on the first floor of Biltmore House are where the Vanderbilts entertained their guests. From grand gathering places to an expansive library, these rooms reflect the elegance and eclectic decor that Mr. Vanderbilt and architect Richard Morris Hunt preferred for this country estate. https://bit.ly/3jKpsqz | Biltmore | Facebook

George Vanderbilt commissioned architect Richard Morris Hunt to help design his North Carolina home. To accomplish building a European chateau in rural North Carolina, Hunt focused on efficiency. The land in front of the home site was transformed into a mini-town with buildings and small factories that produced materials necessary for the construction of the house. An on-site kiln produced up to 32,000 bricks daily, and a woodworking factory supplied oak and walnut for the house’s floors and wal

38K views · 2.3K reactions | Christmas at Biltmore has deep roots in the history of our estate. In 1895, Christmas marked the first time George Vanderbilt opened his Gilded Age mansion to friends and family! Explore more of our story: https://bit.ly/49HMnxz | Biltmore | Facebook