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East Hampton's Great Estates Were Even More Majestic A Century Ago [PHOTOS]

THEN: This is the Greycroft Estate on Huntting Lane in East Hampton. It was built in 1894 by capitalist Lorenzo Guernsey Woodhouse and his wife, Emma.

East Hampton's Great Estates Were Even More Majestic A Century Ago [PHOTOS]

These photos of the estate, also known as the Stephen Swete Cummins house, were taken in 1913.

These photos of the estate, also known as the Stephen Swete Cummins house, were taken in 1913.

NOW: The Huntting Lane estate belongs to Alan Patricof, a venture capitalist. He even named one of his funds Greycroft, after his home.

NOW: The Huntting Lane estate belongs to Alan Patricof, a venture capitalist. He even named one of his funds Greycroft, after his home.

Source: Blockshopper, CNN

THEN: The Fens was another estate on Huntting Lane.

THEN: The Fens was another estate on Huntting Lane.

It was built for Lorenzo Easton Woodhouse, nephew of Lorenzo Guernsey and president of the Merchants National Bank of Burlington, Vt.

It was built for Lorenzo Easton Woodhouse, nephew of Lorenzo Guernsey and president of the Merchants National Bank of Burlington, Vt.

Source: 27East

These photos of the garden were taken around 1913. The original mansion was razed in the '40s.

These photos of the garden were taken around 1913. The original mansion was razed in the

East Hampton's Great Estates Were Even More Majestic A Century Ago [PHOTOS]

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NOW: The former Fens is home to East Hampton Woodhouse Park, home of interior designers interior designers Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper. The Fens Playhouse (pictured), a theater built for Lorenzo's daughter, was recently converted into a rental.

NOW: The former Fens is home to East Hampton Woodhouse Park, home of interior designers interior designers Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper. The Fens Playhouse (pictured), a theater built for Lorenzo

THEN: Artist Albert Herter was the original owner of this estate, known as "Pres Choisis."

THEN: Artist Albert Herter was the original owner of this estate, known as "Pres Choisis."

The 60-acre estate was built in 1899.

The 60-acre estate was built in 1899.

These pictures of the home, on Georgica Pond, were taken in 1913.

These pictures of the home, on Georgica Pond, were taken in 1913.

NOW: Cosmetics tycoon Ron Perelman purchased the estate, also known as "The Creeks," for $12.5 million in 1990.

NOW: Cosmetics tycoon Ron Perelman purchased the estate, also known as "The Creeks," for $12.5 million in 1990.

Source: Haute Living

THEN: Architect Joseph Greenleaf Thorpe designed this home, known as Grey Gardens, in 1897.

THEN: Architect Joseph Greenleaf Thorpe designed this home, known as Grey Gardens, in 1897.

When these photos were taken in 1914, it belonged to Robert Carmer Hill and stood on 4 acres of oceanfront land.

When these photos were taken in 1914, it belonged to Robert Carmer Hill and stood on 4 acres of oceanfront land.

It was later occupied by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy.

It was later occupied by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy.

Yes, this is the famous Grey Gardens estate that's been featured in the movies, on Broadway, and on television.

Yes, this is the famous Grey Gardens estate that

NOW: The estate is now owned by Sally Quinn and Benn Bradlee. They were renting it last summer for $125,000.

NOW: The estate is now owned by Sally Quinn and Benn Bradlee. They were renting it last summer for $125,000.

Source: Curbed

THEN: This is the Dr. Frederick Kellogg Hollister house on Lily Pond Lane in 1915.

THEN: This is the Dr. Frederick Kellogg Hollister house on Lily Pond Lane in 1915.

NOW: Here's what we believe the estate looks like today.

NOW: Here

THEN: The Dunes, an estate on Highway Behind the Pond, once spanned 600 acres.

THEN: The Dunes, an estate on Highway Behind the Pond, once spanned 600 acres.

These photos of the home, which belonged to Frank Bestow Wiborg, were taken around 1915.

These photos of the home, which belonged to Frank Bestow Wiborg, were taken around 1915.

NOW: Only a few buildings remain of the estate, which is located near the Maidstone Club, a private country club.

NOW: Only a few buildings remain of the estate, which is located near the Maidstone Club, a private country club.

THEN: The Baker House was initially built in 1648 by a sea captain. It was purchased by New York textile merchant James Harper Poor in 1899.

THEN: The Baker House was initially built in 1648 by a sea captain. It was purchased by New York textile merchant James Harper Poor in 1899.

A fan of Shakespeare, Poor renamed the house "As You Like It" and renovated it into a gran estate in 1911.

A fan of Shakespeare, Poor renamed the house "As You Like It" and renovated it into a gran estate in 1911.

NOW: The home is a high-end bed & breakfast on East Hampton's Main Street.

NOW: The home is a high-end bed & breakfast on East Hampton

THEN: These were the gardens of the East Hampton Free Library in 1915.

THEN: These were the gardens of the East Hampton Free Library in 1915.

NOW: The library is still located at 159 Main Street. But it's a little more modern.

NOW: The library is still located at 159 Main Street. But it

Now see another historic summer hideaway of the wealthy

Now see another historic summer hideaway of the wealthy
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