The Vanderbilts are likely America's closest thing to a royal family—at least, they spent money like one. The money came from ...

William K. Vanderbilt's brother, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, built a French chateau-style mansion so large it took up an entire New York City block. Cornelius Vanderbilt II's residence on Fifth Avenue.

William K. Vanderbilt's brother, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, built a French chateau-style mansion so large it took up an entire New York City block. Cornelius Vanderbilt II's residence on Fifth Avenue.

Eagle's Nest was built for William K. Vanderbilt II between 1910 and 1936, and is now home to a museum, planetarium, hiking trails, and more.

Eagle's Nest was built for William K. Vanderbilt II between 1910 and 1936, and is now home to a museum, planetarium, hiking trails, and more.

Cornelius Vanderbilt II spared no expense when building this 70-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo in 1893. The railroad magnate’s summer “cottage” cost a staggering $7 million (equivalent to over ...

Carson Quillen, who was named Tennessee's 3A Mr. Baseball at Greeneville High School, joined Vanderbilt's 2025 recruiting class.