America's Most Amazing (Demolished) Mansions

A century ago some of the most opulent homes in human history were being built in America. Some notable ones like the Biltmore, the Hearst Castle and the Breakers, have stood the test of time. Many others however, have been demolished, never to be seen again, outside of grainy black and white photographs. Here are 10 of the most incredible American homes ever built… that have since been demolished.

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - 10. Whitemarsh Hall - Pennsylvania (1921-1980)
2:00 - 9. Linden Towers - California (1878-1936)
3:07 - 8. Palmer Mansion - Illinois (1885-1950)
4:08 - 7. Eagle Rock Mansion - Massachusetts (1906-1969)
5:13 - 6. (First) Shadow Lawn Mansion - New Jersey (1903-1927)
6:35 - 5. Beacon Towers - New York (1918-1945)
7:50 - 4. Insifada - New York (1920-2013)
9:00 - 3. Breakwater Castle - Rhode Island (1899-1924)
9:41 - 2. Schawb Mansion - New York (1906-1943)
10:53 - (also) 2. Mrs William Astor House - New York (1890-1926)
12:04 - (also) 2. Brokaw Mansion - New York (1890-1965)
13:24 - 1. Plankinton Mansion - Wisconsin (1888-1980)