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When Cornelius passed away, his son William Henry Vanderbilt took charge and doubled the family fortune. However, it was Cornelius Vanderbilt II who envisioned The Breakers as not only a summer home but a lasting symbol of the Vanderbilt dynasty. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, the mansion embodies elegance and grandeur with intricate details that reflect the artistic aspirations of the era.