From the Pines with Love -1992
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The Mustard House.
The Mustard House. 413 Ocean Walk. Architect- Gary Stluka. Sitting next to the stairway at Ozone & Ocean Walk is what was called the “Mustard House”. You wouldn’t know
Paul Thek- Art history.
Paul Thek- Art history. Paul Thek (November 2, 1933 – August 10, 1988) was a painter, sculptor and artist who died of AIDS in New York City. He
The Wedding Gary/Owen 1983.
The Wedding Gary/Owen 8/20/1983. Owen Frager remembers: . The party was happy but now it’s sad too reflect on. That’s because as 100 guests in the prime of their
Jack Brusca – Art history.
Art history- Jack Brusca. (1937 – July 31, 1993) Jack Mitchell/Getty Images Many artists have found their way to the Pines. Some for fun, sex, inspiration, or all of that
Pines people- Kathleen (Kay) Corso.
Pines people- Kathleen (Kay) Corso. 1920-2018. Pines pioneer Kathleen (Kay) Corso was a long-time leader of FIPPOA, is believed to have been one of the last survivor of the
Pines people- Maia Helles 1916-2016.
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Pines people- Tony La Rocco
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Pines People- Jack & Rita Lichtenstein.
Pines People- Jack & Rita Lichtenstein. A chance encounter in a subway station in Manhattan in 1949 led a young
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Art History- Felice Picano
Art history- Felice Picano Like many in the Arts lives were touched by Fire Island and inspired. Felice Picano is the author of more than thirty books of poetry,