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The History of Fire Island’s Carrington House

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.

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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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