Bridgehampton's Summer Colony

Bridgehampton's Summer Colony

Author: Julie B. Greene

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467123277

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The hamlet of Bridgehampton was settled in 1656 and aptly named for the bridge that was built to connect the settlements of Mecox and Sagaponack. Ninety miles from New York City, this rural farming community was transformed by the arrival of the Long Island Rail Road in 1870. With the notion that salt air and sea breezes were the perfect relief from the hot and sweltering isle of Manhattan, wealthy New Yorkers made the sojourn to the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean. On a trip down Ocean Road toward the beach, one would pass the grand homes of a toy importer, a pen manufacturer, a coal industrialist, a merchant tailor, and an inventor--the established summer colony. The region quickly gained a reputation as a pleasant summer resort--a reputation that still thrives today.


The Southampton Cottages of South Main Street: The Original Hamptons Summer Colony

The Southampton Cottages of South Main Street: The Original Hamptons Summer Colony

Author: Sally Spanburgh

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015-05-25

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1625847777

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In 1887, Southampton was proclaimed "the most charming of all small cities by the sea." From 1870 to 1930, the colonial farmsteads that dotted its oldest street made way for the stately second homes of America's most fashionable elite. Hollywood royalty like Ginger Rogers and Jimmy Stewart lived and played in these magnificent second homes. Situated on the east side of Lake Agawam, South Main Street cottagers fished, bicycled, sailed and walked to the beach and into the village throughout the summer season. Today all but five of these grand landmarks survive. Local author Sally Spanburgh uses her historical and architectural expertise to tell the stories behind the construction of these beautiful homes and their remarkable owners.


Bridgehampton

Bridgehampton

Author: Geoffrey K. Fleming

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738512181

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Bridgehampton is a fascinating look at one of the prime resort areas on the South Fork of Long Island. The history of Bridgehampton was captured magnificently by studio and itinerant photographers whose work from the mid-1800s to the late 1900s is reflected here. These stunning images show people as they raised children, worked on the farm, worshiped, studied, socialized, and played. The faces show expressions of pride, joy, and, occasionally even boredom, providing a realistic portrayal of the past.


From Prey to Protector

From Prey to Protector

Author: Robert Johnson

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2023-03-20

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13:

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The captivating story of a kid who overcame his adversities as a child facing hatred and violence, ultimately following a calling to become a protector. Ironically serving the people and communities where he was victimized, his is a story of triumph and the exciting career of a criminal investigator, who worked on and solved thousands of crimes.


In the Hamptons Too

In the Hamptons Too

Author: Dan Rattiner

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2014-10-20

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 143843264X

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As the editor and publisher of Dan's Papers, the area's popular free newspaper, Dan Rattiner has been living in and covering the Hamptons for over fifty years, and has watched it change from a sleepy backwater of fishing villages and potato farms to a playground for the rich and famous. In this follow-up to his popular book In the Hamptons, Rattiner continues to regale us with tales of the people who live, work, and play in one of America's best-known summer colonies, ranging from colorful locals like former East Hampton Town Supervisor Richard T. Gilmartin and marine patrol policeman Ralph George, to more well-known figures like Kurt Vonnegut, Betty Friedan, Alger Hiss, and Martha Stewart. Sometimes amused, sometimes appalled, but always observant, Rattiner tells these stories of the Hamptons as only he can tell them: with dry wit, unassuming language, and as keen an awareness of his own quirks and foibles as he is those of his fellow human beings.


New York Magazine

New York Magazine

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1997-08-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.


New York Magazine

New York Magazine

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Publisher:

Published: 1997-08-18

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.


Running on Empty

Running on Empty

Author: John A. Strong

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1438446977

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Explores how Southampton College went from “the jewel in the university crown” to an “albatross around the university neck.”