
Before Marvel or DC ever existed, pulp‑powerhouse Street & Smith was inventing the modern superhero, and their president Ormond G. Smith built a 74‑acre Gold Coast palace to match his publishing empire. In this episode of This House we tour the now‑vanished Shoremond estate and uncover how its owner helped shape icons like The Shadow and Nick Carter.
Location: Long Island, NY
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Public Domain Photos from: Library of Congress
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Music from Epidemic Sound