The post-Civil War boom in American industry and the rise of a leisure class paved the way for families to flock to the serene bays and beautiful beaches of the East End. Initially, these early visitors arrived by steamboat, but the later extension of the railroad to Sag Harbor brought a surge in the number of tourists. With developers seizing the opportunity, Noyac Bay became home to several delightful summer colonies and even a few charming hotels. One such establishment was the Noyac Cottage Association (now known as Northampton Shores), which was established in 1888, just a stone's throw away from Jessup's Neck. Interestingly, reports suggest that this development boasted a 500-foot dock, serving as a gateway for boat transportation to Sag Harbor and Greenport. To this day, this picturesque shoreline still showcases splendid examples of three-story Victorian summer homes.
Further west, the North Sea Development Corporation capitalized on the landscape, creating lots near Mill Creek in what is now known as the North Hampton Colony. In the 1920s, the Pine Neck Park Development Company took center stage, offering several hundred lots in the charming area of Pine Neck. This was the beginning of the beautiful neighborhood of Pine Neck.
