Exploring the Costliest Deserted Developments

9. The Saltwater Pool at William Vanderbilt's, Centerport, New York

Location: New York's Centerport Period: 1910–1936 Building cost: $72.08 million

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This saltwater pool in Centerport, New York, was formerly owned by William Vanderbilt, a prominent figure in America's wealthiest families. The same firm that designed Grand Central Station, which was also owned by Vanderbilt, also created the expansive residence and pool for Vanderbilt. Centerport, New York's William Vanderbilt's Salt Water Pool (@atlasobscura/Pinterest) William, a bit of a playboy, constructed an opulent castle for himself that had a 70,000-gallon saltwater pool filled with water taken from the sound. It's no longer possible to hear the noises of lawn parties by the pool when William hosted the likes of Coco Chanel, Samuel Goldwyn, and Irving Berlin.