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Our Hamptons

The Sea Spray Inn, East Hampton

May 22, 2023
Exploring the rich history of Sea Spray Inn, from its early days in the 19th century to its heyday in the 1940s-1970s. The inn, with a capacity of 125 guests, offered rooms from spare to breathtaking, with rates ranging from $15 to $100 a day. A fire in 1978 destroyed the main building, but the cottages remain, managed as rentals by the East Hampton Village Board. The podcast delves into the nostalgic memories and charm associated with this iconic East Hampton landmark.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Sea Spray Inn transitioned from a Main Street location to dunes, highlighting challenges of relocating structures.
  • During its peak, the Sea Spray Inn accommodated 125 guests with rates from $15 to $100 per day.

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Evolution of the Sea Spray Inn

The Sea Spray Inn originally located on Main Street in East Hampton later transformed into a hotel under the management of William Gardner. It transitioned to a summer house in the dunes when Edie Turbell acquired it in 1902. The move of the house to the dunes in 1902 using horses showcased the challenges of relocating such structures in that era.

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