On Sunday we took a tour of the summer homes on the island. These homes were built around 1900 and housed the wealthly for about 8 weeks during the summer when they would come up from the city for a little break.
The first house we visited was The Elms. This house was completed in 1901 for $1.4 million for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind.
Alex and I in one of the trees on the property.
This was my favorite statue on the grounds.
The next house we visited was The Marble House. This house was completed in 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. This house became the focal point for Mrs. Vanderbilt's political movement for women's right to vote.
Alex and I in front of our new summer home.
The Tea House on the grounds of the Marble House. This has an amazing view of the bay behind it. It also has one of my favorite features, a hidden tunnel from the main house to its basement for the servents to bring tea without being seen.
This is the view from the tea house.
Our awesome tour guide looking through the door of the Tea House at Marble House.
Alex and I in front of our new summer home.
The Tea House on the grounds of the Marble House. This has an amazing view of the bay behind it. It also has one of my favorite features, a hidden tunnel from the main house to its basement for the servents to bring tea without being seen.
This is the view from the tea house.
Our awesome tour guide looking through the door of the Tea House at Marble House.Next... Alex's Birthday
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