Backstory: The Amazing History of Bay Street in Sag Harbor

Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor
Dan’s Papers

Bay Street Theater, one of the seven major cultural stages for live performances in the Hamptons, currently operates out of a brick building on Long Wharf which was originally built as a manufacturing company that tested torpedoes. The factory that made the torpedoes for the Navy was J C Bliss and Co. in Brooklyn…

A Rundown on Roofing Projects

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No two home renovation projects are the same. Some projects are highly detailed undertakings that take months if not years from start to finish, while others can be tackled by skilled do-it-yourselfers over the course of a single weekend. Though each project is different, categorizing renovations as needs or wants can help homeowners determine when…
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Backstory: The History of Home Sweet Home in East Hampton

Home Sweet Home in East Hampton
Dan’s Papers

If you happen to be in East Hampton and decide to see the sights, you might wind up visiting an 18th century saltbox home on James Lane just off Main Street, now a museum, that is called “Home Sweet Home.” This home celebrates John Howard Payne, the man who wrote the lyrics to that…