East Hampton may be known for its over-the-top real estate, but the homes of today don't hold a candle to the estates of last century.
The Library of Congress recently released hundreds of lantern slides (hand-colored glass transparencies) of old gardens, including some images of gardens in East Hampton 100 years in the past.
We combed through the pictures and, where possible, figured out what happened to the properties.
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.
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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.
Source: Blockshopper, CNN
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