Long Island's Gold Coast, as it was called, originally comprised vast areas of the North Shore of Long Island, from Great Neck to Huntington, and was a favorite retreat of the rich and famous. Starting around the turn of the century and through the 1930's, the North Shore was a virtual Who's Who of High Society. From the Astors to the Vanderbilts, this was the place to be for some of the most notable Americans. The mansions constructed during that period numbered in the hundreds. Many of the mansions had elaborately designed wrought iron gates at their entrances. Today I saw this portion of a new fence and gate, and what is amazing is that it is new construction! Someone has enough money to build something that would only be seen in the old days. Must be a hedge fun manager!
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