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🌟 A Rare Opportunity to Step Inside the Coltrane Home—A National Historic Treasure 🎷🏡

This unassuming midcentury home in Dix Hills witnessed some of the most important moments in modern music history. It was here, in the summer of 1964, that John Coltrane secluded himself in an upstairs bedroom and emerged with the music that became A Love Supreme. In the years that followed, Alice Coltrane recorded visionary albums in the home’s downstairs studio—pioneering spiritual jazz that continues to inspire artists today.

But this cultural landmark nearly disappeared. In 2011, the Coltrane Home was listed on Preservation Long Island’s Endangered Historic Places list and named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation—alerts that helped galvanize local and national efforts to save it. Through grassroots advocacy and the leadership of the Coltrane family and the “Friends of the Coltrane Home,” demolition was averted and restoration began. In 2018, the site was recognized as a National Treasure by the National Trust.

Now preserved and on the path to becoming a museum, the Coltrane Home offers a rare look into the private lives and creative processes of two of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

📅 Join us on May 3rd for a special behind-the-scenes tour—more than a year before the Coltrane Home opens to the public.

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Gatsby’s Gold Coast at 100

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby, our latest blog post examines the historical landscapes, estates, and individuals that informed F. Scott Fitzgerald’s depiction of Long Island’s Gold Coast.

Preservation Director Tara Cubie analyzes the connections between real locations—such as Beacon Towers in Sands Point—and the fictional settings of Gatsby’s world. The post considers how these associations contribute to the novel’s ongoing cultural significance and its role in shaping perceptions of Long Island’s North Shore.

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About Us

Preservation Long Island is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to celebrate and preserve Long Island’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage through advocacy, education, and the stewardship of historic sites and collections.

Working to raise awareness, appreciation, and support for the protection of a shared past, our program areas include: interpreting historic sites; collecting art and material culture pertaining to Long Island history; creating publications and exhibits; and providing direct support and technical assistance to individuals and groups engaged in local preservation efforts.

Preservation Long Island, 161 Main Street, P.O. Box 148, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

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