In our inaugural episode, Deb and Mindy take a deep dive into the history of the original Breakers mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, home of tobacco scion and thoroughbred horse enthusiast and all-around snob Pierre Lorillard IV. Spoilers-- the house dies in the end.

Episode 1.1: The Breakers, Part I

Old houses, old histories, old friends, new takes!
In each episode, a house of Notable Repute is discussed, with one amateur house enthusiast (Mindy) sharing her findings with one enthusiastic listener (Deb). From the very glamorous homes of railroad barons, to the kooky DIY efforts of those Arts and Crafters, we’ll take a peek inside them all, and ponder that singular question, “Could we live here?”

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Old houses, old histories, old friends, new takes! In each episode, a house of Notable Repute is discussed, with one amateur house enthusiast (Mindy) sharing her findings with one enthusiastic listener (Deb). From the very glamorous homes of railroad barons, to the kooky DIY efforts of those Arts and Crafters, we’ll take a peek inside them all, and ponder that singular question, “Could we live here?”

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