28 of the richest Americans in history

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Split image of John D. Rockefeller and Elon Musk
Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller has long been considered the wealthiest man in America's history, but Elon Musk is now wealthier.

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25 photos show what life looked like for Americans 150 years ago

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Men sitting in Central Park in the mid-1870s.
The US in the mid-1870s was experiencing a great transformation as emerging industries ushered in the Gilded Age.

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8 abandoned mansions around the world that were once worth millions

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Bannerman Castle in New York
The Bannerman Castle in New York is one of the abandoned mansions and castles now open to the public.

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America's largest home is a Gilded Age mansion that goes all out for Christmas. Take a look at Biltmore Estate's holiday decorations.

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Outside the Biltmore Estate.
Biltmore Estate's Christmas decorations 2025.

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THEN AND NOW: Photos show where America's wealthiest lived a century ago versus today

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Jeff Bezos' house in Indian Creek, Florida.
Jeff Bezos moved to Florida from Seattle in 2023.

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Photos show what it was like to be a servant during the Gilded Age

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kitchen inside the elms mansion
Photos from Gilded Age mansions offer a glimpse into what it was like to live as a servant or staff member during that era.

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Take a look inside Palmer House, a Gilded Age hotel that has hosted US presidents and Hollywood legends

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inside chicago lockwood palmer house hotel
The Palmer House hotel was a wedding gift from businessman Potter Palmer to his wife, Bertha.

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A New York City townhouse right out of the Gilded Age is on sale for nearly $30 million. Take a look inside.

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staircase
This spiral staircase goes all the way up to the fifth floor.

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My favorite New England day trip is a coastal neighborhood with Gilded Age flair — and it's even better during the fall

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Napatree Beach in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
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One of New York's most beautiful Gilded Age mansions was turned into an art museum. Take a look inside.

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A security guard stands near the painting
The Frick.

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