Astors’ Beechwood Mansion

 Astors’ Beechwood Mansion in Newport, RI

Astor’s Beechwood was originally built in the year 1851 for Daniel Parrish. In 1855, it was destroyed by fire and years later it was re-built. Caroline and William Backhouse Astor, Jr purchased the mansion in 1881. They spent two million dollars for the renovation of the Astors’ Beechwood Mansion. It was used as a summer home and became New York upper crust social center.  For 25 years during the Gilded Age, Astors’ Mansion was Society’s center, and The Mrs. Astor was its Queen.