At HMDSoft, our tagline is “Bringing History Alive – Virtually.” The Dungeness Estate is a good example of what we do.

Built in 1884 on Cumberland Island, Georgia, the Dungeness Mansion served as a winter retreat for Thomas Carnegie—younger brother and business partner of Andrew Carnegie—along with his wife Lucy and their nine children. Over the years, the estate expanded dramatically, reaching approximately 35,000 square feet by 1916. Tragedy struck in 1959 when fire consumed the mansion, leaving only its brick and stone walls standing.

Today, the National Park Service preserves these ruins as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore, having acquired the property in 1972.

The Problem:

Nearly 150 years old and uninhabited for almost a century, the Dungeness estate is being steadily reclaimed by nature. Six structures have been completely destroyed, while many other buildings show varying stages of decay. The mansion itself continues to deteriorate under the relentless assault of salty air and harsh ocean weather.

The Solution:

Through Virtual Technologies, we are recreating and preserving Dungeness, allowing visitors to experience Carnegie’s impressive Estate as it appeared during its heyday.

Preview of a Virtualized Dungeness Estate:

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