At the turn of the 20th century; Long Islandrsquo;s North Shore; the so-called Gold Coast; was becoming the most desirable residential area in the United States. Estates belonging to American captains of finance and industry lined the bluffs and bays from the city line to Eatonrsquo;s Neck. Some of the nationrsquo;s most renowned familiesmdash;including the Astors; Bakers; Huttons; Morgans; Pratts; Sloans; Roosevelts; Whitneys; and Vanderbiltsmdash;used their yachts for racing; cruising; commuting; or epic voyages. These vessels regularly plied the waters of the North Shore and bolstered the development of yacht clubs like the New York and Seawanhaka Corinthianmdash;city institutions that established stations at Glen Cove and Centre Island; respectively. These clubs served to provide many outlets for the social gatherings that accompanied this pastime. Although the Great Depression and then World War II would bring the era of the great yachts to an end; a wealth of images remain that can be marveled at a century later.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Under the Water........By Thomas G. Matowitz Jr.Having lived near a large lake created by the TVA in North Carolina; the concept of communities drowned by the rising waters of man made lakes has always intrigued me. Seldom has the construction of a dam carried such far reaching consequences.The book begins with pictures of the construction of the Big Bend Powerhouse in the 1900s. Later we see it about to disappear beneath rising water in 1968; Many other unique scenes in the book met the same fate; only to be revealed through the irony of a major drought over the past few years.Rising water has once again covered them; hence the great value of a book like this.I know from experience how much effort is required to produce one of these Arcadia books. The authors have done a great job of bringing these vanished landscapes back to life. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting ReadBy gary jonesEnjoyed the book but a more in depth portrayal of the life in these communities would be great. Perhaps a sequel??0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a fantastic little bookBy Dennis ClineThis is a fantastic little book. Bidwell Bar was a favorite summer place growing up. Knowing more of the history of the area was grand.
