The Amagansett Life Saving Station is one of the earliest surviving United States Life-Saving Service stations on the East End of Long Island. Constructed in the mid-19th century, the station served as a critical coastal outpost for maritime rescue along the Atlantic shoreline.

After being relocated inland in the 1960s and converted to private residential use, the building was ultimately returned to public stewardship and, in 2007, moved back to its original Atlantic Avenue site. The station now stands once again in its historic relationship to the ocean it once served.

I participated in the design planning and restoration of the Amagansett Life Saving Station as part of a dedicated volunteer effort focused on stabilizing and repairing the original historic structure. Working alongside a small group of committed local craftsmen, preservation advocates, and community members, the work emphasized careful repair, material conservation, and respect for the station’s historic fabric, ensuring its continued survival as a public and educational resource.

For additional history, programming, and current information, visit the official Amagansett Life Saving Station website.