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A Peek Inside Doris Duke's Closet

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

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A Compelling Reason to Visit Rough Point in 2005

Doris Duke Mansion Rough Point Newport

Rough Point was heiress Doris Duke's mansion home in Newport.

(c) 2003 Kim Knox Beckius
Newport, Rhode Island, is known for its historic mansions, and Rough Point is among the city's most fabulous and intriguing grand estates. Rough Point was home to heiress Doris Duke until her death in 1993. A few years later, in 2000, the mansion opened its doors to the public, and since then, visitors have marveled at the opulent lifestyle Miss Duke enjoyed and at the amazing art collection she amassed.

During the 2005 tour season, there's an even more compelling reason to visit Rough Point... you'll get to peek inside Doris Duke's closet.

Kim Knox Beckius
Guide since 1998

Kim Knox Beckius
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