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The house was a symbol of extravagance, rivaling the great fortunes of J.P. Morgan or Vanderbilt. However, in a dramatic finale, Bradley dismantled the interior in 1925, shipping the entire interior to Newport, Rhode Island, where it was reconstructed at Seaview Terrace. The Washington mansion itself was demolished, leaving only its transported treasures to enchant visitors across the country.