{"product_id":"biltmore-estate-by-ward-smith-1989","title":"Biltmore Estate A National Historic Landmark by Susan M. Ward \u0026 Michael K. Smith","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitectural History and Photographic Tour of George Vanderbilt's Asheville Chateau\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Biltmore Company, this official architectural and historical guide details George Washington Vanderbilt II's 250-room French Renaissance chateau in Asheville, North Carolina. Authors Susan M. Ward and Michael K. Smith document the Gilded Age estate's construction between 1889 and 1895, highlighting the collaborative design of architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing archival and full-color photographs, the book guides readers through the mansion's banquet hall, 23,000-volume library, artwork, century-old tapestries, formal gardens, glass conservatory, and estate winery operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan M. Ward and Michael K. Smith provide official architectural floor plans, Gilded Age historical commentary, and full-color estate photography. An essential 1989 Biltmore Company hardcover reference for architecture enthusiasts, Vanderbilt history readers, and North Carolina travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fehmerling Books","offers":[{"title":"Good \/ Paperback","offer_id":49299368706202,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3455\/3498\/files\/ward-smith-biltmore-estate-1989-front-cover.jpg?v=1790023488","url":"https:\/\/www.fehmerlingbooks.com\/products\/biltmore-estate-by-ward-smith-1989","provider":"Fehmerling Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}