Biltmore Presentation

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The Biltmore EstateBy: Valeria Coruzzi, Jennifer Yakimen

The Biltmore Estate

By: David Hamilton, Jennifer Yakimenko, and Valeria Coru


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Family History of Biltmore

Figure 1 Source: “George Vanderbilt and Family” www.reddit.com


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Vanderbilt Family History

• George Washington Vanderbilt was born on November 14, 1862 inIsland, New York

• His ancestors emigrated there from Holland

• Growing up George never had a fascination with the finances of th

did not find problems using those finances so he could fuel his love

travel as much as he could

• George attended Columbia University at the age of 16 and gradua

high honors

• Died March 6, 1914


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George Washington Vanderb

This would be the well rGeorge Washington Vanderbi

people know the face behind

estate. Vanderbilt was also

being a very intelligent man. By

had gotten to college he hamastered 7 different lang

.

Figure 2: “George Washington Vanderbilt”Source: www.findagrave.com

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• The Vanderbilt’s name would change forever in 1810 when his graCornelius Vanderbilt at the age of 16 decided to take a leap of faith

• He borrowed just a $100 from his mother to build a ferry service on

York Bay

• After his Grandfather's philanthropic ideas by his death had gross

million dollars to his name

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Vanderbilt Family Legacy

• George’s father William Henry was driven by his father to better thname throughout every generation

• With his driven determination William became the President of his

railroad company

• At his death William Henry had doubled the family’s worth to 200 m


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•The family was already known for their illustrious mansion lifestyle one of the biggest houses in New York at the time that was built on

avenue in Manhattan

Figure 6 Source: www.pinterest.coFigure 5 Source: www.kingsacademy.com


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BEFORE THE BILTMORE TO WHAT IT IS DOING TODAYBILTMORE COMMUNITY


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BEFORE THE BILTMORE

• Before the Biltmore Estate the land washome to the Cherokee Native American

community.

• Today there are archaeological sites thathave been unearthed.

• Biltmore helps scholars and students ofall ages come to learn more about the

mountain and Native American’s history.

Fig. 9. Dale, Neal. “Biltmore Mou

Citizen-Times. Web. 12 April 201Source: citizen-times.com

Fig. 8. Allen, Dave. “Bilt

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BILTMORE PERKS

• Providing over 1000 jobs

• Farms were formed in time

• Poultry, cattle, & hogs…material goods

• Railway was added

• Providing more jobs

• Still in use today• Biltmore Village was built

• Church

• Post office

• school Fig. 10


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BILTMORE VILLAGE

• Modeled after a small English village

• Originally built and owned by one person• Meant to serve for the entrance to theBiltmore Estate

• Built to be a self sustaining, independentcommunity.

• One of the earliest examples of a plannedmixed community

• The idea was mainly to house all theemployees and their families thatworked on the Biltmore, all your neededamenities were close at hand.

Fig. 11. Sprague, Michael. “A Bu

2005.

Source: nchistory.web.unc.edu

Fig. 12. “Plaza Block and PosSource: nchistory.web.unc.ed


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Community Farming

• Today Biltmore is farming neighborhoodcommunities.

• The company has been expanding Vanderbilt’svision in creating a real estate community for thepeople around

Fig.15. Community Map. The R

Source: theramblerealestate.

• The Developmentsfocuses on…

• Education• Health care• Economic development• Environment• The arts & culture

• They’ve branched out

forming…• The Ramble: BiltmoreForest & Lake

• Fox Run Preserve

• Biltmore Park

• Town Square


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An Interview with a Biltmore Empl

Kyle Feldmann: Reservation Sales and Guest Support

Q : How has Biltmore affected the community in the pastDoes the Biltmore still have an effect on the community

today

A : Part of Biltmore’s ongoing legacy is that we remain a

privately owned, working, and profitable estate. We

provide jobs for anywhere from 1,800 to over 2,000 people

who reside in the local community, making us one of

Asheville’s largest employers. Additionally, Biltmore Estatehas been open to the public since the 1930’s, and has

helped to increase tourism in Western North Carolina. For

example, in the past year we welcomed more than 1

million guests to the estate! We also aid in local

philanthropic efforts to support people in need, food and

farming, and the preservation of resources, both natural

and cultural.

Q : What do you enjoy most about working at

A : I enjoy the stewardship! The goal of the co

whole is to maintain the estate for future gen

George Vanderbilt began a legacy of hospit

1895 when he first welcomed guests to his h

continue to honor that spirit of hospitality to

Q : What changes have you seen during the tworking at the Biltmore

A : Many things have changed, but mostly thexperiences, tours, and other events for our

Additionally, continued restoration of the ho

guests to visit more rooms and spaces within

has been wonderful to see.


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Changes to the BiltmoreFrom Past to Present

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• Originally the estate included 125,000 acres or 1square miles of land ranging from Asheville to thof Mt. Pisgah and beyond

• Today, the estate consists of “only” 8,000 acres, a

chunk of the estate’s original acreage sold to the f

government to form the basis of Pisgah National F

Original Biltmore

Fig. 17. Mt. Pisgah Hik

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Winery

• Early 1970s: William Cecil planted his first vinesBiltmore property

• 1983: Wine company is established• 1984: First wine is bottled• 1985: Winery opens to the public

Fig. 18. Biltmore Wines TakeSource:www.biltmore.com


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Public Opening

• In 1930: Cornelia and John Cecil open Biltmore the public for the first time in history. Admission

• 1976: Cornelia Vanderbilt Cecil passes away. BHouse’s Music Room is completed and opens tpublic as part of the House tour.1979 Biltmore’s Deerpark Restaurant opens.

• 1980 Biltmore basement becomes public


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Public Cont.

• 1985 Candle lit tour is added to The Biltmore• 1987 Stable complex next to Biltmore House op• 1993 Four gift shops open on the estate Bookb

Confectionary, Toymaker’s, and Gate House.

Figure 19. Biltmore Stable Courtyard . Source: Pinterest.com

Figure 20. Christmas at th

Source:roman


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Biltmore 100 Year Anniversar

• 1995 Biltmore House celebrates its 100th anniver• The Welcome Center, Ice Cream Parlor, A Garden

Place, and Bistro open.

• Renovation and expansion work is completed on

Stable Cafe ́.• The newly restored Tower Rooms in Biltmore Hou

revealed to the public.

• Biltmore plants a Kitchen Garden to supply fresh

to the restaurant.


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Latest Things to Open

• 2001 The Biltmore Inn opens• 2002-2005 The third floor living hall and rooms ofourth floor become open to the public in the ho

• 2009 A suite of rooms called The Louis XV SuiteBiltmore House

Fig. 21. Inn on the Biltmore Estate.

Source:www.flowergalleryasheville.com


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Antler Hill Village

• 2010 Antler Hill Village Opens• It includes Antler Hill Farm, The Biltmore Legacy, Village Green Bandstand, Outdoor Adventure Center, Cedric’s Tavern, Cream

Traditions. Updates to the Winery were made as part of the Vill

• George wanted to open a place where people could relax day.

Fig. 22. Antler Hill Vill

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Work Cited:

• Osment, Timothy N. “Biltmore Estate”. Western Carolina University. 2008. Digital Heritage . Web

http://digitalheritage.org/2010/08/the-biltmore-estate/

• Hennessy, Kelly. “The Biltmore Estate.” North Carolina History . Word Press. N.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2

http://nchistory.web.unc.edu/the-biltmore-estate/

• “Village Stories.” Historic Biltmore Village. Biltmore Property Group. N.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2016

http://www.historicbiltmorevillage.com/historytour/village-stories/

• “Biltmore Farms Communities.” Biltmore Farms C ommunities. N.p. n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2016

http://www.biltmorefarmscommunities.com/biltmore-farms-communities• Yakimenko, Jennifer. “Interview with Biltmore Employee.” Message to Mr. Feldmann. 11 Apr. 20

• “Biltmore Timeline” PDF File. 24 Apr. 2016

• "Biltmore." Biltmore . Web. 22 Apr. 2016.

http://www.amazingasheville.net/biltmore.html

• "Biltmore History | Biltmore." Biltmore History | Biltmore . Web. 23 Apr. 2016.

http://www.biltmore.com/visit/biltmore-house-gardens/estate-history

http://www.historicbiltmorevillage.com/historytour/village-stories/http://www.historicbiltmorevillage.com/historytour/village-stories/http://digitalheritage.org/2010/08/the-biltmore-estate/http://www.biltmorefarmscomm/http://www.biltmorefarmscomm/http://www.historicbiltmorevillage.com/historytour/village-stories/http://www.historicbiltmorevillage.com/historytour/village-stories/http://nchistory.web.unc.edu/the-biltmore-estate/http://nchistory.web.unc.edu/the-biltmore-estate/http://digitalheritage.org/2010/08/the-biltmore-estate/


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Works Cited cont.

• "The Story Of Biltmore Wine | Biltmore." The Story Of Biltmore Wine | Biltmore . Web. 23 Apr. 201 http://www.biltmore.com/wine/wine-story

• Trivago.com. Web. 23 Apr. 2016. Http://www.trivago.com/asheville-34824/hotel/inn-on-biltmore-estate-974505 .

• "Christmas at Biltmore | Asheville, NC's Official Travel Site." Explore Asheville . Web. 22 Apr. 201

http://www.exploreasheville.com/stories/post/christmas-at-biltmore/

• Dukes. "Highlander Special Interests." George Washington Vanderbilt Family History. Blue Ridg96'-14' Web. 13 Mar. 2016.

http://theblueridgehighlander.com/Biltmore_Estate/a_legacy_in_stone-3.php
http://www.citationmachine.net/items/92423764http://www.exploreasheville.com/stories/post/christmas-at-biltmore/

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