Fire fighters could not cross the narrow bridge onto the private island. By 1981 most of the homes were destroyed by neglect and vandalism. In 1989 about 200 lowrise and townhouse rentals, some with boat docks, were built near the bridge area. Perhaps Gray would be pleased. After neighbors blocked his plans to redevelop Grayhaven, he rented the Gar Wood mansion to The Outlaws motorcycle gang.
Photo shows rubble of broken marble statues off the front porch of the mansion.