The article discusses a historic 600-acre estate in Southampton, owned by the same family since the 1920s. It highlights the hunting lodge built by Colonel Henry Huttleston Rogers Jr. and the commitment of the Countess Wiltraud von Salm-Hoogstraeten to preserve the property with her late husband, Peter. The estate has roots in the gilded age, featuring a blend of architectural styles and was a retreat for men, free from family responsibilities. This era of opulence is illustrated through the original creations and grand designs of the time.
"He was terrified of getting married. His mother was all over the place, collecting, getting married three times over," says Salm, reminiscing about her late husband.
"That was Peter's idea of perfection," Salm recalls, noting her husband's disdain for change and commitment to preserving their home.
During New York's gilded age, sprawling estates of every European style filled Southampton's oceanfront, showcasing the era's opulence and architectural diversity.
Rogers Jr. created a retreat for him and his friends, free from family duties, dubbing it "the Port of Missing Men" for its exclusive, informal atmosphere.
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