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Tour the $27m Titanic mansion built by a widow who lost everything (copy)

Discover the heartbreaking story behind this Gilded Age estate
Splendid commission
Newport mega-mansion
Dream retreat
Plucky heiress
European trip
Devastating tragedy
A mansion memorial
French inspiration
Shaded windows
Filled with mod cons
Grand entrance
Love after loss
Showstopping ballroom
Opulent decoration
Heyday splendor
Party venue
Ornate dining room
Historic treasures
Perfectly preserved
Reception room
Chef's kitchen
Living room
Breakfast room
Past décor
Wine store
Sweeping staircase
Master suite
Pampered lifestyle
Plush bedroom
Girl's school
Incredible bargain
Resplendent grounds
Major renovation
Sensational sale
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Sotheby's International Realty ; Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons [Public domain]

Discover the heartbreaking story behind this Gilded Age estate

A project touched by sorrow, the palatial Miramar estate in Rhode Island was completed in 1915 by a notable Titanic survivor as a memorial to her husband, who went down with the ill-fated liner, along with the couple's eldest son. Having recently sold for an eye-watering price, the neo-classical beauty hides an intriguing history, as well as some of the most breathtaking architecture of its era. Click or scroll on to take a peek around the property and delve into its tragic past.

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Daniel Coughlin

28 June 2022

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