Tag: Alva Vanderbilt Belmont
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Then & Now: Alva Vanderbilt Belmont’s Beacon Towers in Sands Point
My favorite Long Island mansion was the amazing Beacon Towers built for William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s mother Alva Vanderbilt Belmont in Sands Point. As a special holiday treat, here's a classic "Then & Now".
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VanderbiltCupRaces.com LCI #5 (Links, Comments, and Insights)
Feedback and sharing of information are much appreciated on VanderbiltCupRaces.com . This LCI post (formerly CQI) provides a sampling of recent cool links, comments, and insights:
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Prominent Women of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The daybreak start of the Vanderbilt Cup Races attracted thousands of adventurous men and women who streamed into Long Island from New York City. With hotels and roadhouses overflowing, they camped, gambled, drank, socialized, and established a tradition of revelry that became a hallmark of the event. Women made up…
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Willie K’s Mother’s “Beacon Towers” Castle in Sands Point
One of the most amazing mansions ever built on Long Island was the residence of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr's mother, Alva Vanderbilt Belmont.
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Where in the stands is Horace A. Beale, Jr?
H. Binney Peale: Do you have any photos of my grandfather Horace A. Beale, Jr. at the 1905 or 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races?
The partially completed train crossing is obviously Mineola or Albertson. Staring at the picture it could easily be…