"Lila Vanderbilt Webb's Miradero: Window On An Era" 2005 GANGER, Robert W. (SOLD)
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GANGER, Robert W.
[184] pp.
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
2005
11 3/8" x 8 3/4"
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Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Webb (September 20, 1860 – July 10, 1936) was an American heiress.
Lila Vanderbilt Webb's Miradero: Window On An Era is a 2005 biography by Robert W. Ganger about the life of Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Webb. The book, published by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, explores Webb's life from the Gilded Age in New York City to her properties in Vermont and Florida, including Shelburne Farms. The work was inspired by research for the restoration of Miradero, Webb's home, and provides a window into her life as one of the era's wealthiest women.
Key details:
Author: Robert W. Ganger
Subject: Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Webb
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Content: A biography detailing Webb's life across various locations, including her upbringing in the Gilded Age, her Vermont estate Shelburne Farms, and her Florida residences like Miradero.
Significance: The book was conceived during the restoration of the home Miradero and offers a comprehensive look at the lifestyle of a prominent American heiress during her time.