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“SUNRISE” The party that inspired “Beach.” 1978
Parties & Benefits, 1970's Robert Bonanno Parties & Benefits, 1970's Robert Bonanno

“SUNRISE” The party that inspired “Beach.” 1978

It was 1978 and house parties in the Pines were happening weekly. The housemates of the TV House as it was known wanted to throw one of their own. Fire Island was known for its parties. The housemates of the TV House were all from the world of the creative. Scott Bromley an up and coming architect who had just designed Studio 54 nightclub in NYC, his partner Interior designer Robin Jacobsen, Colin Birch; Design Director for Bonwit Teller, to name a few.

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“Beach” Fire Island’s 1st beach party- the party that started it all. 40th Anniversary     1979-2019

“Beach” Fire Island’s 1st beach party- the party that started it all. 40th Anniversary 1979-2019

In 1979 the Pines community came together to raise funds for a new fire truck. The event was called “Beach.” It was a party that was a first of it’s kind, and changed the Pines forever. In 2019 we came together to celebrate the 40th anniversary…

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471 Fire Island Blvd Est.1980
Design, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 Robert Bonanno Design, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 Robert Bonanno

471 Fire Island Blvd Est.1980

Architecture and design have always been part of Fire Island Pines history. Horace Gifford, Scott Bromley just to name a couple of architects who have put their stamp on the Pines. However many designers like Michael Schaible and Robert Bray limited their skill to only their own residence, creating their own vision for themselves.

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A Dual in the Sun. The Rockefeller/Ron Martin home Est. 1965
Architecture, Community, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 Robert Bonanno Architecture, Community, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000 Robert Bonanno

A Dual in the Sun. The Rockefeller/Ron Martin home Est. 1965

Designed by Architect Harry Bates at the height of his Fire Island Career. 607 Shore Walk remains an intact example of Bates style as well as classic 60’s architecture. Built in 1965 by Walter Reich for Alan Morton, the two simple glass boxes that are the main house and a separate cottage inspired the house’s original name “Dual in the Sun.”

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