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Rhode Island · United States
The trolley tour continues along Bellevue Ave and passes by The Elms Newport, a Gilded Age mansion of Edward and Sarah Berwind. The guide explains the 2 tours that are available inside the Elms Mansion.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Elms
Welcome, esteemed visitor, to The Elms, a profound and immaculate representation of American Gilded Age ambition. Situated majestically along the prestigious corridor of Bellevue Avenue, this architectural masterpiece stands as a…
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You have now entered the Grand Hall, the central, awe-inspiring artery of The Elms. This space was deliberately engineered to induce an immediate psychological impact upon arriving guests. …
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We now step into the breathtaking expanse of the Ballroom, which seamlessly integrates with the verdant beauty of the adjoining Conservatory. This specific architectural pairing represents the absolute epicenter of social life at…
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You have now entered the highly intimidating, meticulously curated environment of the formal Dining Room, adjacent to the equally impressive Venetian Room. If the Ballroom was designed for fluid, elegant socialization, these…
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We have now descended deeply into the subterranean sub-basement of The Elms, entering a completely different universe from the gilded opulence located mere feet above our heads. This is the industrial, highly functional engine…
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You have now arrived at the heavily concealed third floor of the mansion, the designated living quarters for the primary domestic staff. From the exterior of the building, this entire level is completely invisible to the casual…
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We now step out into the breathtaking, expansive masterpiece that is the Formal Sunken Gardens of The Elms. When the mansion was initially completed in 1901, the architect Horace Trumbauer originally envisioned a much more…
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As our profound historical and architectural investigation of The Elms draws to a close, take one final, sweeping look at the magnificent limestone facade glowing softly in the natural light. It is a sobering, almost terrifying…
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What is The Elms?
The Elms is a place in Rhode Island · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Rhode Island · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.4777, -71.3087 |
| Last updated |
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