S.A.N.S: Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest, Ninevah Subdivisions. Part 1
Aug 1, 2022
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Explore the rich history of Sag Harbor as a whaling port and the diverse workforce. Learn about the multicultural harmony in Eastville and the extraordinary story of the sisters Maude Terry and Amaza Lee Meredith. Discover the founding of Azurest and the challenges faced by African American communities in the Hamptons.
Sag Harbor's history includes diverse workforce from whaling and watchmaking industries in 19th century.
Sands communities were established in mid-20th century as vacation spots for black professionals promoting close-knit neighborhoods.
Deep dives
Historical Significance of Sagg Harbor and its Diverse Communities
Sagg Harbor dates back to the 1700s as a whaling seaport, attracting a diverse population including Native Americans, African Americans, and European immigrants. The whaling industry and later the watch case factory brought in workers from different backgrounds, leading to the development of communities like Eastville in the 1800s.
Formation of Sands Communities and Emphasis on Outdoor Living
Sands communities, comprising SAG Harbor Hills, Azurest, and Nineveh, were established in the mid-20th century as vacation spots for black professionals and families. These communities fostered outdoor living with small mid-century modern houses, promoting a close-knit neighborhood where residents shared amenities like pools and engaged in social activities.
Preservation Efforts and Challenges Faced by Sands Community
Concerns over loss of history and development pressures led Sands residents to pursue historic district designation for their community starting in 1994. While Sands achieved state and national listings in 2019, it faced challenges with local village designation. Present-day issues center around development pressures and the need to protect the community's historical significance.
Esperanza and Irwin touch on Sag Harbor's rich history as a whaling port, and the diverse workforce employed in that industry, and at the Joseph Fahys Watchcase Factory in the 19th century. It all leads into Eastville, a community ahead of its time as Native Americans, African Americans, Europeans lived together in apparent harmony. We close in 1940's/50's Sag Harbor, and the extraordinary story of the sisters Maude Terry and Amaza Lee Meredith. The vision, the foresight, the courage to pursue a dream led to the founding of Azurest, the first of the three communities along with Sag Harbor Hills and Ninevah, that make up S.A.N.S
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