Firemens Masked Ball 1989.
Firemens Masked Ball 1989. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pines Volunteer Fire Department a masked ball was planned. The Pines Community house was transformed into a fantasy
Pines/ Cherry Grove People- Rose (Bob) Levine
Pines/Cherry Grove People- Rose (Bob) Levine Arriving in Cherry Grove in 1955 Bob Levine found home. A home
The Seaplane history.
The Seaplane history. The word Seaplane was meant to symbolize two types of planes associated with the sea. The type that is still used today
The History of Disco.
The History of Disco. Disco music and Fire Island have a lot in common. Much of it was tested here as many company executives spent time here. The long
Peter Allen-Celebrity history .
Peter Allen-Celebrity history . 1944 – 1992 Singer Peter Allen was a big supporter of the Pines. He performed in many benefits and became a real part of the
Drag Race in the Pines 1989.
Drag Race in the Pines 1989. A benefit for Hetrick Martin Institute. By Michael Lott. When I moved to NYC in 1985 from Charleston SC I had been
“The Normal Heart” HBO films in the Pines- 2013
“The Normal Heart” HBO films in the Pines- 2013 2013. On a summer’s day HBO arrives to film playwright Larry Kramer’s award winning play “The Normal Heart”.
Pines People – Larry Kramer.
Pines People – Larry Kramer. Larry Kramer (born June 25, 1935) is an American playwright, author, public health advocate, and LGBT rights activist. Kramer—the second son of a
Mel Cheren- Music history.
Mel Cheren- Music history. 1933-2017 1970’s. On a trip to Fire Island Mel Cheren met what would be his partner in life and love Michael Brody. 12 years
The Gifford, Wittstein, Miller, & Bromley house. Est. 1963-1981
The Gifford, Wittstein, Miller, & Bromley house Est. 1963-1981. 519 Porgie Walk. Architect Horace Gifford’s (right) second house design for Robert Miller (left) and his partner Edwin Wittstein (not
Harvey Milk on Fire Island 1950’s.
Harvey Milk on Fire Island 1950’s. Harvey Milk, was a visionary civil and human rights leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials
The FIPAP Art Show Est. 1985-1987.
The FIPAP Art Show Est. 1985-1987. Art has always been part of the Pines community. The beauty of the beach has inspired many. In the 70’s it became a