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A Brief History Of Fire Island\u2019s Meat Rack<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Fire Island Preservation Society recently posted a brief history of the island\u2019s infamous sex<\/a> hook up space dubbed the \u201cMeat Rack.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the early 50\u2019s the men<\/a> of Cherry Grove found refuge and release in the wooded paths that connect the two communities of the Pines\u00a0and Grove,\u201d writes the<\/a> <\/a><\/strong>Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn the early days of Cherry Grove\u2019s gay<\/a> population growth it was a big draw for many closeted homosexuals, and would initially take place on various boardwalks. As the Grove became more populated it moved east to the woods. There were rules of conduct including no lights or talking. All for the purpose of anonymity. The barriers of race and social class fell when you arrived. You could arrive alone, and be assured that you could find\u00a0a casual encounter in \u2018The Rack\u2019 as it was called. The word got to the mainland, and with that came the raids by the Suffolk Police where many were outed publicly.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can read more and see some fabulous photos at their site here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Special thanks to Bobby Bonanno<\/a>,\u00a0President,\u00a0Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society.<\/p>\n

Photos by Sean Basil McGiver.<\/p>\n

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A Brief History Of Fire Island’s Famous Meat Rack<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n