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The Breakers (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 6 months ago by Plum to c/wikipedia

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[–] Today 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Who downvotes Wikipedia?

[–] Plum 4 points 6 months ago

Vanderbilts.

[–] sdelling 5 points 6 months ago

Worth touring for the architecture and great view from the back lawn, though some of the rooms are really gaudy, clearly meant to show off wealth more than decorative taste.