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Fire Island Celebrity history- Colleen Dewhurst
Celebrities have always been drawn to the Pines as it gave them the anonymity they craved. However some like actress Colleen Dewhurst enjoyed the attention…
The Tommy Tune house Est. 1968- Reno 1984.
Sitting high on a dune on the ocean is the house where Tommy lived. Broadway star Tommy Tune that is. The Pines has always had a celebrity filled history, and Tommy was one of our brightest stars.
Fire Island Celebrity history- Madonna
1989. The end of the 80’s brings Madonna to Fire Island Pines to visit her brother Christopher Ciccone. She brings some friends along for the ride…
Fire Island Pines People- Will Seagers/Matt Harper
Will Seagers has a colorful history in the Pines from waiting tables at the Blue Whale to the hot & heavy action in between shifts…
Dancing on the Bay Est. 1995.
During the 4th of July weekend in 1995 the first “Dancing on the Bay” was held at the Bayfront home of Pines resident Richard Winger. The party/benefit was held to raise funds for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Community Center…
The Sloan/ Calvin Klein/ David Geffen house Est.1972
One of the most noted homes in the Pines is known as the Calvin Klein house, for the simple reason he owned it. Nothing came between Calvin and the Pines as he brought Studio 54 to the Island.
Art History- John Laub
Artist John Laub was a prolific artist who left a legacy of art that relected the era in the Pines.
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…