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Pines People- Jerry Gaschen & Larry Tallamay
In our world of sand and ocean we have our oases of color and nature at its best. It takes a lot of work to have a garden on Fire Island. Just like a relationship it needs love and patience, and so it goes to the garden at the home of Jerry Gaschen & Larry Tallamy.
DJ Robbie Leslie
A part of Fire Island History and music iconic DJ Robbie Leslie is Turntable Royalty here in the Pines. It is his roots to the incredible career he has forged as a DJ …
Talisman Fire Island Est.1960-65
East of the Fire Island Pines was a community known as “Talisman.” This area housed the most exclusive and chic of the Fire Island resorts and was known for a social scene that had a resounding impact on culture at the time.
Reflections Est. 1980.
The Pines is known for it’s over the top parties. Most of them happened in a home called “Reflections” throughout the 1980’s by then owners Gloria & Larry Demann…
DJ Roy Thode
DJ Roy Thode was one of the leading DJ’s of the 1970’s working from NYC to the Ice Palace Fire Island becoming part of music history…
DJ Michael Fierman
DJ Michael Fierman was just one from the Turntable Royalty of DJ’s of the 1990’s.
Fire Island Celebrity history- Rock Hudson
Many celebrities found their way to the Pines. Closeted actor Rock Hudson was one…
The Pines Dog Show Est. 1965
Fire Island has been a haven for many, yet also for our babies. Meaning our pets. Dog’s, cat’s and more make up Fire Island Families. See how we shoed them off…
Find your house…
Before the advent of the drone you had to fly a plane over your destination for a photograph. In the late 90’s into the 2000 this photographer did just that…
Fire Island Celebrity history- Halston
There are many people with just one word names tell you everything. Halston was one. Like many he too found his way to Fire Island…
The Islanders Club Est. 1968
How does one get to Fire Island? Well Blue Flettrich had just the right idea. A luxury bus was the only way to go…
Fire Island Pines People- Peggy Fears
Peggy Fears was a former Ziegfeld showgirl who found her way to Fire Island where she invested in the then growing community by building her Yacht Club and Botel bringing her Broadway and Hollywood friends creating an aura of sophistication that continues today…
Pines People- Paul McGregor
Paul McGregor was unique person who made his mark in the world. In Haidressing, Nightlife, and to all he touched.He who found a home for him and his family in the Pines creating a legacy that continues today…
Fire Island Pines People- Arden Catlin
Many would be surprised to know the several women that played a role in the history of the Pines. Arden Catlin was one. She was a Pines pioneer who was one of the first Realtors, business owners, and the first Postmistress of the Pines.
The Invasion Est. 1976- The 70’s
The Invasion is a joint history between Cherry Grove and the Pines. Established in the Bicentennial year of 1976 it remains a day where both communities come together to celebrate.
After Dark magazine on Fire Island Circa 1972
After Dark 1968-1983 was an entertainment magazine that covered theater , cinema, stage plays, ballet, performance art, and various artists, including singers, actors and actresses, and dancers, among others. First published in May 1968, the magazine succeeded Ballroom Dance Magazine....
Fire Island Celebrity history-Liza Minnelli
Many celebrities visit Fire Island and actress/ singer Liza Minnelli was one…
The Seaplane history
One of the fastest and most glamorous ways to get to Fire Island was and still is the Seaplane. Becoming more popular and visible in the 1960’s through today it was the only way to arrive. For celebrities it was not only fast, but indiscreet. Slightly soggy, but glamorous just the same. With the advent of the dock you could really arrive in style…
Longtime Companion~ 1990
Filmed in the Pines in 1989 when the world still was finding out about the plague called AIDS that was rampant in places like New York, San Francisco, and Fire Island. Filming took place pre season in the spring. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperating as it was a rainy spring making outdoor filming difficult. Cast was put up in several homes and crew at the Botel. Then president of FIPPOA Alan Brockman and many community members were against the filming as there was fear of the showing of the community in a film about AIDS.
Nudity on Fire Island
Fire Island and nudity have a long history together. Always a safe haven for the naturist, it offered just the right amount of privacy and a unique natural setting . In the Fire Island Pines early beginnings as Lone Hill it drew a bohemian population that took part in nudism.