There’s a secret world beneath The Breakers. 🔦 A 360-foot tunnel connects the mansion to its boiler room — a hidden safeguard designed after the original Breakers burned in 1892. If danger ever struck again, steel doors at either end could seal shut, protecting the house above. More than just practical, it’s a glimpse into the innovation and hidden infrastructure that powered the Gilded Age’s most spectacular home. Even beneath the beauty of The Breakers, there were secrets at work. 👀 | Newpor

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1K views · 37 reactions | If you're a history buff, love architecture, enjoy mystery novels, or just plain like to read and learn new things, the bookstore at the Newport Mansions Store has something for you. Today Andrea Carneiro talks with Laura Murphy about the variety of books they have to offer to put you in the Newport state of mind! | Newport Mansions | Facebook