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The Carrington Chronicles- Chapter 1: The History of the Estate
Theater, Art history, Fire Island History, 1940's Bill Hildebrandt Theater, Art history, Fire Island History, 1940's Bill Hildebrandt

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.

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Pines People- Maia Helles 1916-2016.
Pines People, 2000 Robert Bonanno Pines People, 2000 Robert Bonanno

Pines People- Maia Helles 1916-2016.

Some residents of the Pines go unnoticed, and they like it that way. Maia Helles was one. Her home is one of the original homes built in the 1950’s, and remains so. She quietly passed in 2016, but left the film in this post by Julia Warr that exemplifies her life and philosophy…

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