This week in…
This week in… On/ off the deck was a weekly column in FI Newspaper. It was the Facebook of its time giving the who’s, what, and where of the Pines.
Fashions of the Pines 1990’s.
Fashions of the Pines 1990’s. Fashion has always been part of Pines history. The Pines Fashion show was a tradition since the 1960’s. Held at the Botel pool and most
Nudity on Fire Island.
Nudity on Fire Island. Then to now… The ancient Egyptians wore the minimum of clothing, and in a number of ancient Mediterranean cultures, the athletic and/or cultist nudity of men and boys
Beach 40th Anniversary !
Beach 40th Anniversary ! 1979-2019. Beach 40th Anniversary Event 1979-2019. In 1979 an event that would change the course of history and culture of the Pines took place. It was
Art for History- A showcase for Fire Island artists.
Art for History. A showcase for Fire Island artists. Logo designed by Robert de Michiell. Art has always been part of Fire Island Pines history. We have created this space
The Fire Islander Guide 1970’s.
The Fire Islander Guide 1970’s. A Lifestyle Observed. In an age of no social media or internet we had various publications that gave us all our Fire Island information. The
Pines Party Time Machine 2018.
Pines Party Time Machine 2018. 20th Anniversary. Setup.
The Copa Cherry Grove 1980-81.
THE COPA Cherry Grove Est. 1980-81. Like a shooting star The Copa nightclub arrived in Cherry Grove and lit up the night. Night life that is. Like the Pavilion in
A Dual in the Sun. The Rockefeller/Ron Martin home.
A “Dual in the Sun”. The Rockefeller/Ron Martin home. 607 Shore Walk. Designed by Architect Harry Bates at the height of his Fire Island Career. 607 Shore Walk remains an
Boardwalk Memorial- Lesley Mandel
Boardwalk Memorial- Lesley Mandel Lesley Mandel was a Pines homeowner at 308 Shady Walk for a dozen years and a resident of Fire Island Pines for forty years. She was
The Angelo Donghia/ Ron Chereskin/ Howard Goldfarb Home.
The Angelo Donghia/ Ron Chereskin / Howard Goldfarb Home. 74 Bay Walk. Est. 1964 – 2005. Like many designers who were drawn to the Pines designer Angelo Donghia was no
Pines Blog 2019.
Pines Blog 2019. A look at Fire Island Pines beach February 2019… All photos by Change at Babylon. TrapBag® is a low cost, rapid deploy flood and erosion control barrier