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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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Pines 70th Anniversary (1953-2023)
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Pines 70th Anniversary (1953-2023)

In 2023, the Pines celebrated its 70th anniversary with a series of cultural events to reflect on the rich cultural heritage of the community. The capstone event was a FIPPOA-sponsored beach celebration featuring a live band, fashion show, and sunset performance by DJ Lina Bradford.

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Fire Island Architecture history-The A Frame house Est.1965
Architecture, Community, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's Robert Bonanno Architecture, Community, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's Robert Bonanno

Fire Island Architecture history-The A Frame house Est.1965

Beginning it’s life as a simple modernistic A frame of the late 60’s its design seemed to fit right into it’s plot of land facing the Great South Bay. Built by owners Vera and Paul Weidenhoffer as a family summer home it’s frontage gave you a front row seat to the most beautiful sunsets of Long Island.

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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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Studio 54 The Documentary & Where Ocean meets Sky exhibit 2018

Studio 54 The Documentary & Where Ocean meets Sky exhibit 2018

On Saturday September 8th, 2018 FIPHPS held their 3rd annual end of season event with the advance screening of the new film by Matt Tyrnauer “Studio 54 The Documentary.” Also included was the exhibit of 1970 aerials “Where Ocean meets Sky.” The event sold out making it the largest attended event at Whyte Hall.

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The Pines Flag. 1990-1992
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The Pines Flag. 1990-1992

The Pines flag designed by Ted Dawson described his work: The four stripes are emblematic of the things we love most: the night sky, the sun, the pines trees, and the ocean.

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