[GREEN ROADS 1674
Luther Lazaro
The parcel of land that The Creek sits on today was once owned by the Matinecocks, an Alogonquin tribe whose name meant "the land of the overlooks." In 1664 the British gained control of Long Island and Manhattan and purchased 250 acres of that Matinecock land, which was eventually divided and sold to seven families of settlers in 1667. One of the settlers was William Simson, who sold his parcel to the Frost family in 1674.
The Frost family settled in 1674, afterpurchasing their land from William Simson.The land remained in their family until itwas sold in 1890. The Frost familycemetery remains on the grounds today, directly behind the 17th green, with some ofits gravestones dating as far back as 1776.
Veraton, named after his daughter Vera, was built in 1890 by corporate lawyer, Paul Cravath. Cravath's estate encompassed 600 acres of lawn, gardens, woodlands, farmlands, and a small picturesque lake as well as the lavish estate home. Eventually, two fires (one in 1908 and one in 1914) disheartened Cravath, and he sold the property and moved to nearby Duck Pond Road. The original foundation of Veraton can still be seen today near the 6th tee at The Creek, and the entrance gates and path of linden trees still serve as The Creek's driveway.
In 2010, a project to replace the Beach House Casino commenced. This vital upgrade took over a decade of planning and upgraded the facility in every way. The Beach House continues to be the vibrant centerpiece of every summer season at The Creek.
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