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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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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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