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The Outdoor Shower Revealed
1930's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, Fire Island Pines, Architecture Virun Rampersad 1930's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, Fire Island Pines, Architecture Virun Rampersad

The Outdoor Shower Revealed

The Outdoor Shower has been a part of the Pines since the first intrepid beachgoers crossed the dunes to camp and enjoy the beach. From its rustic beginnings to the sophisticated designs of today, the Pines outdoor showers have evolved with the culture of the community, moving from necessity to luxury and back again. This is its cool (and sometimes steamy) soap-history.

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The House that John Whyte built. Est. 1960’s
Architecture, Community, Celebrity history, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's Guest User Architecture, Community, Celebrity history, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's Guest User

The House that John Whyte built. Est. 1960’s

After purchasing the Pines Yacht Club and Botel with partners model John Whyte eventually bought them all out owning it all on his own. It was time to build his castle in the sand, and yes it had to have an ocean view. It would survive the Hurricane Donna of 1962 as others got washed away. Home to the sounds of Opera, food, friends, and famous guests, but most of all the memories of a time gone by…

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