Hedges Index: The Roaring '20s
As we’re halfway through 2020, we’re taking a look at the East End through the 20s–and not just the lavish era of roaring house parties and fabulous flappers.
Length of Route 27, from Brooklyn to Montauk Point: 120.58 miles
Number of 20th Streets on the East End: 1
Hamlets and villages in the Town of Southampton: 23
Elevation of the Laurel hamlet: 20 feet
Address of President Chester Alan Arthur’s summer retreat: 20 Union Street, Sag Harbor
Acreage of the smallest vineyard in the Hamptons: 28
Living space in the most expensive Hamptons home on the market: 20,000 square feet
Average square footage of $20 million Hamptons homes on the market: 9,548
Average number of bedrooms in $20 million Hamptons homes on the market: 7
Average number of bathrooms in $20 million Hamptons homes on the market: 8
Inflated value of $20 million saved since 1920: $256,389,00