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Cornelius "Corneil" Vanderbilt II (November 27, 1843 – September 12, 1899) was an American socialite and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family.
William Henry appointed his first son, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, as the next "Head of House". Cornelius II built the largest private home in New York, at 1 West 57th Street, containing approximately 154 rooms, designed by George B. Post. He also built The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island.
Learn about the life and legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, the favorite grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and the manager of the New York Central Railroad system. Find out how he inherited his fortune, his family, his philanthropy and his death.
3 days ago · Learn about the history and architecture of the Breakers, the grandest Gilded Age mansion built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his wife Alice. Discover how the Vanderbilt family lived, inherited, and donated the house, and why it was sold in 2018.
The palatial Cornelius Vanderbilt II House on Fifth Avenue survived less than 50 years. By 1927, the crown jewel of an American royal family was rubble—and today it’s Bergdorf’s.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 – January 4, 1877), nicknamed "the Commodore", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Cornelius Vanderbilt, also known as Commodore Vanderbilt, who was the wealthiest man in the US in 1877. He started as a ferry and freight operator and became the greatest steamship and railroad magnate of his time.
