The sheer scale and opulence of The Breakers’ Dining Room was meant to impress the Gilded Age elite entertained by the Vanderbilts. From the twin Baccarat crystal chandeliers weighing 1,000 pounds each and the carved oak table that could seat 34 when extended, to the 12 stone columns made of solid alabaster and a central ceiling that rises almost 50 feet, it is a monument to an era known for its extravagance. See it for yourself this weekend. Link in bio. #TheNewportMansions #TheBreakers #history #historicpreservation #DiscoverNewport #fireplaces #architecturedesign #socialsaturday