The Vanderbilt With a Need for Speed & His Many Mansions: Deepdale, Eagles Nest, & More @ThisHouse
The Vanderbilt With a Need for Speed & His Many Mansions: Deepdale, Eagles Nest, & More @ThisHouse
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Heir to one of America’s greatest fortunes, William K. Vanderbilt II wasn’t satisfied with gilded walls, he craved speed. In this episode of This House, we tour Deepdale on Long Island’s Gold Coast and trace Willie K.’s story from opulent childhood to land‑speed headlines, the Vanderbilt Cup, and the Long Island Motor Parkway!

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