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The Wingwood House in Bar Harbor, built for banker Edward T. Stotesbury in 1928, covers 50,000 sq ft with 80 rooms. Overlooking the Atlantic, it was a summer retreat with tennis courts, formal gardens, and panoramic views. Partial ruin after a fire in 1947, it remains a symbol of Gilded Age extravagance.
Maryland: Chautauqua Court — Potomac’s Palace
Near Washington, D.C., Chautauqua Court sprawls 50,000–53,000 sq ft on 20 acres. Its Palladian architecture and opulent interior—including a billiard room, pool, and extensive gold leaf details—make it Maryland’s largest residence, nicknamed "Potomac’s Crown Jewel."