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In Berkshire County, Shadow Brook estate once boasted over 100,000 sq ft. Built by industrialist Anson Phelps Stokes, it included 17 wings, stables, a private lake, and extensive grounds. Destroyed by fire in 1956, it’s remembered as one of America’s most colossal former mansions.
Michigan: Mido Brock — An Elegant Time Capsule
Constructed in 1929, Mido Brock in Michigan features 110 rooms spanning 88,000 sq ft, including ballrooms, libraries, and 23 fireplaces. Estimated at around $4 million in the 1920s—roughly $60 million today—it’s now a museum and historic site.