Maidstone Arms Inn — Its History & Significance
The significance of the Maidstone Arms Inn lies not simply in its age, but in its continuous use as a public house since the late nineteenth century.
WRITING
Writing is a parallel practice to my work in historic preservation. It is where research, observation, and experience are shaped into essays that explore buildings not only as objects, but as lived environments — places defined by use, memory, and continuity over time.
Much of this work originates in formal historical research prepared in connection with preservation efforts; other pieces are written more reflectively. All share a concern with how buildings endure — physically, socially, and imaginatively — and with the responsibility of stewardship across generations.
Selected essays are presented here in edited form. Where relevant, long research documents are available as linked artifacts.
The Maidstone Arms Inn: A Continuous Public House
From the Boardinghouse Era to Today
A historical essay examining the Maidstone Arms Inn as a rare example of continuous public use from the late nineteenth century to the present. Through architectural description and social history, the essay situates the inn within the broader tradition of American boardinghouses and the rise of East Hampton as a resort village shaped by travel, leisure, and seasonal life.