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The History of Fire Island’s Carrington House
The Carrington house played a unique role in the development of the mid-century American arts as an artist’s retreat for Frank Carrington’s friends and acquaintances, including Truman Capote and Lincoln Kirstein.
The Carrington Chronicles - Chapter 3:“Two Saxophones and Music”
On May 4, 1910, the US Senate passed Act S.1119 and forwarded it to President Taft for signature. It was the end of a 7-year nightmare for Major Carrington and the conclusion of his military career. And it was certainly most traumatic for his young son. Frank Jr. was seven years old when it began, and 14 years old when it was over. An event in a young life made more difficult by the remote nature of the circumstances.
The Carrington Chronicles - Chapter 2: The Inner Frank
Frank Carrington has left an anonymous yet extraordinary legacy in the Arts that spans his residence on Fire Island, 1927 through 1975. The Paper Mill Playhouse is just one chapter in his career.
The Carrington Chronicles- Chapter 1: The History of the Estate
Frank Carrington purchased his home on Fire Island in 1927. The property is located on the western boundary of Fire Island Pines, one half mile east of Cherry Grove. He lived there until 1975. He played an important role in the development of the mid-century performing arts in American culture.