There is an unusual farmstead in the US state of Rhode Island that would not look out of place in Italian-speaking Switzerland. The story of the 'Swiss village' in Newport is a surreal journey that spans architectural splendour, philanthropy and genetic research. During the so-called Gilded Age in the United States in the late 19th century, the city of Newport, Rhode Island, became a playground for the super-rich. A playground? Or perhaps more of a battleground, as the crème de la crème of high society spared no effort to outshine their neighbours by building the most opulent mansions (euphemistically referred to as 'summer cottages') and throwing the most extravagant parties. Arthur Curtiss James, a philanthropist and railway and mining magnate, first came to Newport with his wife Harriet in 1908. The Gilded Age was on the wane and the excesses of earlier decades were giving way to a more sober lifestyle. This was an environment that better suited the couple. Indeed, the picture ...
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Published on November 23, 2025
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