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Leedom- Cott Residence. Est.-1963
Sometimes when designing a home on Fire Island there are rooms without a view. That is just where Architect Horace Gifford found himself at the home he was now designing for Kenneth Leedom director of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The Pink Umbrella Project: An AIDS Remembrance 1995
1995. As AIDS raged on the Pines remembered. Harry Bader a Pines resident and a NY based event designer was inspired by artist Christo.
The Beach Olympics 1975-1981.
The Beach Olympics was a homespun event created in 1975. Most often as a fundraiser for the Pines Conservation Society. It brought the community together with unique events like wheel barrel and potato sack races, tug of war, and more.
A Walk in the Pines 1976
A 8mm home movie filmed by James Dybas donated by Michael J. La Rue showing a 1976 view of the eastern end of the Pines and where we meet up with singer Barry Manilow and friend ( Halston muse and actress) Pat Ast, and go to a Tea Dance.
Celebrity history- Peter Allen
Singer Peter Allen played a role in Pines history by supporting the community at benefits like “From the Pines with Love”, and “Hooray for Hollywood.”
Fire Island Celebrity history- Montgomery Clift
Actor Montgomery Clift comes to the Pines to stay. He becomes a very visible part of the community until 1966.
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.