The Long Island History Project

Episode 181: Our Hamptons with Irwin Levy and Esperanza Leon


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Your idea of the Hamptons on the East End of Long Island may include images of supersized mansions and extravagant parties but there is an older, richer Hamptons history beneath and beyond that glitzy surface. Irwin Levy and Esperanza León bring that history to life in their podcast, Our Hamptons. Their Hamptons is a decidedly personal place, rooted in their love of the people, the landscape, and the lost landmarks of East Hampton, Southampton and everything in between.

Starting with their first episode in the spring of 2022, Irwin and Esperanza have wandered the map and covered topics ranging from the Bell Estate in Amagansett to auto racing in Bridgehampton to Jungle Pete's in Springs. With a soft spot for the 1970s and 80s, they bring to life the stories that have almost faded from memory, providing a place for them to live again.

Further Research

  • Our Hamptons Podcast
  • East Hampton Trails Preservation Society
  • The Bonackers Project
  • Tim W. Ferguson
  • "The House That Ate the Hamptons" (Mother Jones)
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