Greystone Mansion

Oil money built Greystone Mansion. A wedding gift from Edward Doheny Sr. to his son Ned in 1928. Greystone Mansion stands as a silent witness to a turbulent past. This imposing mansion, with its gray limestone walls, was the most expensive home built in California at the time. It cost over $3 million. Greystone Mansion boasts fifty-five rooms and over 46,000 square feet of living space. Ned and his family lived here only five months before tragedy struck. In February 1929, Ned and his childhood friend, Hugh Plunkett, were found shot to death inside Greystone Mansion. Officially ruled a murder-suicide, the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain shrouded in mystery. The incident occurred amidst the backdrop of the Teapot Dome Scandal. Both Edward Doheny Sr. and Ned were implicated in this scandal. This involved allegations of political corruption and bribery. The scandal added another layer of complexity to the tragic events at Greystone Mansion. The city of Beverly Hills later purchased the estate. Today, Greystone Mansion and Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mansion grounds are open to the public. They offer a glimpse into a bygone era of wealth, scandal, and enduring mystery.