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

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

On June 8, 1891, the first stone for Biltmore House was laid in the west den wall. Over the next 6 years, Biltmore would be constructed and opened to George Vanderbilt's family and friends. Enjoy this look at Biltmore's construction site compared to what it is today. Learn more about Biltmore's history: https://bit.ly/3fRwSbl | Biltmore