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Montauk Playhouse
Town
of east hampton, suffolk county
saved
threat: municipal disinvestment, demolition
The Montauk Playhouse (formerly known as the Montauk Tennis Auditorium)
was built between 1928 and 1929 as part of developer Carl Fisher’s
grand plan to establish Montauk as the premier resort community
in the Northeast. Designed in the Tudor Revival style, the Playhouse
is large—its three and a half stories cover a footprint of approximately
24,000 square feet. Its central location, size and varied history
offer a unique opportunity to fulfill many of the community’s
cultural, social, and recreational needs in one location.In the
fall of 2001, an Advisory Committee established and appointed by
the Town Board, made a final recommendation to the Board that the
Playhouse be restored and adapted for use as a community center.
Important first steps have been taken by the Town toward eliminating
the threat of losing the structure, including applying for state
funding and allocating $1.5 million in its capital budget to assist
in the first stage rehabilitation. However, work has yet to start,
and the Town Board is currently evaluating other options, including
full or partial demolition. In the meanwhile, with no funds in
hand, and conflicting opinions on the suitability of the building
for new uses, it continues to deteriorate.
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