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The Breakers was designed by Richard Morris Hunt and commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, grandson of The Commodore Vanderbilt. This "cottage" was used by the Vanderbilt family during the summer months when Newport was
the place to be.
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More info on the Breakers and other Newport mansions can be found at the
Newport Preservation Society site.