Fire Island's Impact on the Arts

The Carrington Estate, located between Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines, has been a forgotten incubator for the arts on Fire Island.  Writers like Truman Capote wrote the book Breakfast at Tiffany’s while gathering inspiration in the surrounding communities as a guest. Entertaining guests like Capote was Lincoln Christie, the founder of the New York City Ballet. West of Carrington in Cherry Grove, James Baldwin would write Another Country while drawing inspiration during his stay at the Grove Hotel.  Many of these landmarks that helped immortalize the century's greatest arts and innovate popular culture are in danger due to the elements of nature. An example of these forgotten landmarks highlighted in the discussion is the Carrington Estate and Talisman Resort.