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    The Vanderbilts: Their Mansions, Spending and Lifestyle. WOW!

    The Vanderbilts: Their Mansions, Spending and Lifestyle. WOW!

    Lipscomb University

    October 22-November 19, 2009

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    The Commodore was the tenth richest man in history at the time of his death. The family was the most mansion-building family in American history. In this class, the Vanderbilt family history, construction history and spending will be examined. Their accomplishments include building the largest house in America, controlling Blenheim Castle and buying a husband and title for a daughter for $2.5 million. Among the historic firsts in the family: the first woman to cut her waist-length hair, the first woman to ride a bicycle, first society woman to divorce and the first society woman to remarry a divorced man.

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      Tickets: $50/course

      Info Phone: (615) 966-5733

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      October 22-November 19, 2009

      Times:
      Thursdays 3:00pm-4:30pm

    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure the accuracy of information, however, it is a good idea to visit the official website or call the venue for possible schedule changes.

    • Venue Info

      Lipscomb University - Ezell Center

      3901 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204

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