Robert Gardiner, an 88-year-old aristocrat in the Hamptons, was one of the most eccentric people ever to appear on 60 Minutes. Producer Frank Devine looks back.
It's the "North Atlantic accent." Its the accent of the upper North East American upper class until about the mid 20th century. The founders would have had a more pronounced English accent.
Upon Robert's death in 2004, total ownership passed to Goelet. In 2005 the Goelets offered to place a conservation easement on the island in exchange for a promise from the Town of East Hampton not to rezone the land, change its assessment or attempt to acquire it by condemnation. The Goelets and East Hampton agreed upon the easement through 2025.Gardiners Island's NNL status was removed in July 2006 following a request from the island's owner, Alexandra Creel Goelet
Very fun story! I was so interested in this, being that I was raised in the Philadelphia’s suburbs and my family was fairly well off, and a couple of us kids got sent to boarding school and my younger brother went to a boys private day school, etc.
Today the property is permanently occupied by a caretaker and has been passed down to Robert Gardiner’s fiercely private niece, Alexandra Creel Goelet who has negotiated a conservation easement to ensure the preservation of the island’s delicate terrain, natural wildlife and historic structures.
*Update:* He is now 119. He married a Mexican immigrant in 2009 and has 4 children, 4, 6, 9 and 11. He is still Lord of the Manor. 11 Year old Jose Gardner will inherit the island when the Lord passes.
They never found the treasure. They made it up along with anything else to get Kidd's conviction. I doubt kid said anything to anyone where it was buried. This guy was a notorious liar. He used to tell people the Queen used to stay on his island when she didn't want to be bothered.
No, but he and his family have lived on this island for so long that they have preserved some weird version of the old British accent. It’s the same thing on Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay- the locals have a quasi-British accent.
Man, OG 60 Minutes was on point
This dude has big Joe exotic energy
"Its so silly when I have the receipt for it" LOL
I’m crackin up at this
That was a badass statement. Honestly, i side on the gardner side..keep it in the family! Gallettes will sell
He reminded me, a little bit, of John du Pont, but without the homicidal outbursts.
I love that he mentions on the boat, as they float to the shore, how much he loves how quiet it is hahah
His accent is probably very close to what the founders sounded like. Its definatly not your typical modern day long island accent lol.
It's the "North Atlantic accent." Its the accent of the upper North East American upper class until about the mid 20th century. The founders would have had a more pronounced English accent.
as a fan of wodehouse, this guy is just wonderful
Man Long Island in the late 90s early 2000s what a time I wish I could experience again, pre 9/11 Long Island was so peaceful.
Gardiners Island is amazing, the history behind this Island is very amazing.
Hey Joseph will you be the 17th Lord of the Manor?
@@theproudONE92 I'm looking into it as I'm a proven descendent of the Lord of the manor.
I wonder what its like to have decisions to be the only type of labor
Upon Robert's death in 2004, total ownership passed to Goelet. In 2005 the Goelets offered to place a conservation easement on the island in exchange for a promise from the Town of East Hampton not to rezone the land, change its assessment or attempt to acquire it by condemnation. The Goelets and East Hampton agreed upon the easement through 2025.Gardiners Island's NNL status was removed in July 2006 following a request from the island's owner, Alexandra Creel Goelet
I love this lil old man 🦁
Very fun story! I was so interested in this, being that I was raised in the Philadelphia’s suburbs and my family was fairly well off, and a couple of us kids got sent to boarding school and my younger brother went to a boys private day school, etc.
I use to yell a lot too, then I sobered 👁️.
Yelling an losing yo cool is bad for yo health. Fact.
Follow up to the story? Even if in a article, am very curious to know what has happened to the island since then. Thanks for posting!
Today the property is permanently occupied by a caretaker and has been passed down to Robert Gardiner’s fiercely private niece, Alexandra Creel Goelet who has negotiated a conservation easement to ensure the preservation of the island’s delicate terrain, natural wildlife and historic structures.
lol two years later...hows it goin?
@@joshuapeterson2694 pretty good man, and thanks for the comment it helped me out
@@wilso72940 Glad to see things are going well.
Most would sell off the land for development. I can appreciate him wanting to preserve it and giving tours.
I wish I was born that stupid rich...now I only have to wait like 25 years longer before i'm there anywayes.
@dirtroadie ya know, sure there's tons of people rolling around with 3500 acres of pristine prime real estate.
What happened, after he died?
Google it
His niece inherited the whole island along with her husband, who died in 2019
when privilege is your birthright
Make sure your mom or dad never give you anything.
Wouldn't want to get privileged.
What?
Looks like a great spot for a casino
Spends most of his time in palm beach 😂
I am a descendent of the original Lion Gardiner 1st Lord of the Manor. Thanks for this blog.
*Update:* He is now 119. He married a Mexican immigrant in 2009 and has 4 children, 4, 6, 9 and 11. He is still Lord of the Manor. 11 Year old Jose Gardner will inherit the island when the Lord passes.
He died in 2004
@@hankymcspanky1113 that's what they told you ......
Updates - he’s now 121 years young and 11 year old son is turning 18yo next month…….
@dahliagrimm do I need to tell the story slower?
I thought that Captain kidd’s treasury was dug up immediately and used in the trial against him.
in 1976 he said the treasure was only on the island for 2 years....which is it 4 or 2 years the treasure was on the island
They never found the treasure. They made it up along with anything else to get Kidd's conviction. I doubt kid said anything to anyone where it was buried. This guy was a notorious liar. He used to tell people the Queen used to stay on his island when she didn't want to be bothered.
Sign me up.. .Save it..in it's natural state
So is this guy British?
No, but he and his family have lived on this island for so long that they have preserved some weird version of the old British accent. It’s the same thing on Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay- the locals have a quasi-British accent.
This is my bday woah
Gillete like the razorblades?
Goelet, if you're still interested.
Silly old queen
Yo mama that
What are the property taxes on an island? I am thinking we could probably raise them..... or institute a special island tax.
They family may have been "grandfathered in".
Two million a year
Ridiculous!