Rosecliff, Rhode Island, United States
4.5 (1.043 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent Ranking #17 in Newport Speciality Museums
Great Gatsby
Commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899, toward the end of the GIlded Age, architect Stanford White modeled Rosecliff after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. The house was completed in 1902, at a reported cost of $2.5 million. Its elegant ballroom is the largest in Newport, and Mrs. Oelrichs hosted fabulous entertainments there, including a fairy tale dinner and a party featuring famed magician Harry Houdini. The facade of Rosecliff recently was shown during HBO's hit series "The Gilded Age."
Address
584 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840-4265
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Website
http://www.newportmansions.org/explore/rosecliff
Working hours
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-15:00
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 04, 2024, 12:35
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.043 reviews)
Reviews
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4Susie1028 5:00 PM Jan 7, 2020
Great Gatsby
Rosecliff is a nice example of Guilded Age opulence (1970s Great Gatsby was filmed here). The property is not quite as breathtaking as The Breakers, but is still worth a visit. It was not decorated for Christmas like Marble House, Breakers, and Elms. Like the other mansions, an audio tour is included with admission. I recommend to spend a little extra money to buy a combo pass to multiple properties, that way you are able to visit multiple properties in the area.
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4loonat64 5:00 PM Feb 23, 2020
Smaller but still beautiful!
Rosecliff was the last mansion I visited in Newport. It is less opulent than the Breakers or the Elms, but spectacular in its own right! We were also able to see a display of Tiffany glass on the second floor of the house. Although I enjoy guided tours i was quite happy with the audio tour we received on our visit.
