rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Constructed in 1895, the Biltmore Estate is 175,000 sq ft with 33 bedrooms, 65 fireplaces, and 43 bathrooms. The cost of construction was $6 million, which in today's dollars is $1.6 Billion. Well worth the $70 per person cost of admission.
Went there in early 1950s. Wife's brother driving. Got to gate, was told admission was $8 each and he wouldn't pay it. Turned around and went home. (And the brother had a supervisor's job at Motorola!!!)