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

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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The David Barrett house Est. 1955

The David Barrett house Est. 1955

Every house has a story and this one certainly does. Built in 1955 it consisted of the main house and pool house. Interior Designer David Barrett started in humble beginnings only to end up as a in demand top interior designer with several homes including this one…

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Fire Island Architecture history-The A Frame house Est.1965
Architecture, Community, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's Robert Bonanno Architecture, Community, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's Robert Bonanno

Fire Island Architecture history-The A Frame house Est.1965

Beginning it’s life as a simple modernistic A frame of the late 60’s its design seemed to fit right into it’s plot of land facing the Great South Bay. Built by owners Vera and Paul Weidenhoffer as a family summer home it’s frontage gave you a front row seat to the most beautiful sunsets of Long Island.

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Fire Island Architecture History:                               Lincoln Centre Est.1977
Architecture, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, Interior Design Robert Bonanno Architecture, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, Interior Design Robert Bonanno

Fire Island Architecture History: Lincoln Centre Est.1977

Sitting on a dune at the ocean at the western end of the Pines is the house known as Lincoln Centre. It was built and designed by Architect Arthur Erickson and Interior designer Francisco Kripaz. Kripaz designed the interiors to acknowledge the dramatic views of the sea and beach with translucence and clarity rather than attempt some grandiose or eccentric statement.

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Reflections Est. 1980.
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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…

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