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A one-of-a-kind collection of short stories of mostly lost mansions of the Gold Coast region of Long Island. It is always with great sadness when one learns of the lost great estates and mansion houses which we can now never see. One wonders why the children and grandchildren of the wealthy so often were not able to keep the homes of their ancestors from the wrecker's ball. This small book actually can help to save the remaining homes as it is a guide to what remains and contains information (addresses and telephone numbers) on how to visit these treasures. I found this item to be a helpful addition to my architectural book library.
— Lawerence B. Lufkin
Interesting story about the Long Island Gold Coast that hardly exists anymore....all Long Islanders should read it and learn about the life that once was....and the great houses and estates that made way for new developments.
— D. C. Hunter
Really a fun read..the trivia and gossip is really interesting and the book flows well..it's a very quick read. If you have any interest in Long Island or just fun gossip of the Blue Blood WASP, then you will love this book. Highly recommended.
— Shannon Deason
Glitter That Was Once Gold: Long Island Gold Coast Trivia Bob your hair, shorten your skirts, grab a bottle of bath tub gin and hop in the ol' jalopy for a fun filled journey back to the time when the quirky rich of New York invaded the peaceful shores of Long Island.
— J.S. Carthew, Glen Cove, NY
Glitter That Was Once Gold tells stories of the fascinating mansions, the wealthy residents and social history related to Long Island's Gold Coast.
Long Island residents included names like Vanderbilt, Pratt, Phipps, DuPont, Hearst, Whitney and their estates which included acres and rooms that numbered in the hundreds. Some of the mansions stand only as ruins, while others are intact serving in other functions. What effects did this era have on what we know today?
This book will answer this and many other questions such as ...
- What Long Island mansion is the second largest home in America?
- Where did Hecksher Park get its name?
- Why are there two lines of pine trees down the median of the Southern State Parkway near Belmont State Park?
- What estate had performances by Tyrone Powers, John Phillips Sousa, as well as, John and Ethel Barrymore at its outdoor amphitheater?
- What estate was the setting for the highly publicized custody battle of Gloria Vanderbilt?
- Which mansion was used to film the horse head bed scene in "The Godfather?"
- Which estate has the oldest wrought iron entrance gates in America?
- Which mansions were the inspiration for the book "The Great Gatsby?"
- Which estate has the original eagles from the first Grand Central Station in Manhattan?
Don't miss this opportunity!
This book contains historical trivia and information about the Gold Coast mansions and their residents. A sneak peek into this bygone age. Buy now!
Buy Now!
For only $14.50, you can start reading stories about the famous Gold Coast residents like Vanderbilt, Pratt, Phipps, DuPont, Hearst, and Whitney.
I think Kevin's book is written with knowledge and love for history, architecture , and the greatness of wonderful age for a special place in Long Island.
— Greg Mckenzie, East Hampton, NY
I thought the book was a great read. There were a lot of things I did not know about the history of the mansions that are right here in my own backyard.
— Michele Elkin, East Moriches, NY
About The Author
Kevin Durst is a Member of Huntington Historical Society — Member of Society of Preservation of Long Island Antiquities — Affiliated with the Long Island North Shore Heritage Area Mansion Program — Recipient of West Hempstead Library Distinctive Author Award (2007). Kevin is also a Member of National Board Of Realtors (NAR) — Member of New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR) — Member of Long Island Board Of Realtors (LIBOR) — Graduate of American Real Estate School — Certified Short Sale Negotiator — Ethics & Fair Housing Training. On-going commitment to continuing real estate education.
- Kevin Durst. Copyright © 2012 LIClassicHomes.com. All Rights Reserved.