Cornelius Vanderbilt began his career with $100 he borrowed from his mom
He built a fortune in steamships and then moved into the rail
His grandson George Vanderbilt was born into a world of wealth
In 1888 he began purchasing land in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The construction on America's largest home spanned 6 years
The home spans 175,000 square feet and has 35 bedrooms
Today, it is still family owned by George's descendants
Learn more about the impressive history of the Biltmore Estate!