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Mapping the Landmark Signs of the Hamptons

By Laura Euler
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By Laura Euler
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Signs help to anchor ourselves in a place and a time. From the Lobster Inn sign welcoming us to the East End, to the Sag Harbor Cinema neon representing the village, to the Breakers in Montauk reminding us of a time when motels advertised in-room TVs, we love the iconic signs of the Hamptons. If we forgot your favorite, let us know in the comments.

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Lobster Inn

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To many, the sign that says "You're finally in the Hamptons."

162 Inlet Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-1525
(631) 283-1525

Tate's Bake Shop

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Not the oldest sign on our list, but must be one of the prettiest.

43 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9830
(631) 283-9830

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Pelletreau Silversmiths

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Possibly the most beautiful sign in the Hamptons.

80 Main St, Southampton, NY 11968

Ye Towne Street

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Yep. That's an old street, all right.

Main Street & Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Sip N' Soda

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From the days when sodas were rare treats for "sip'n."

40 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9752
(631) 283-9752

Candy Kitchen

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Deliciousness inside.

2391 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
(631) 537-9885
(631) 537-9885

Duck Walk

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Another newer sign, as compared to some, but a favorite.

Bridgehampton, NY

Channing Daughters Vineyard

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Not an old sign but a beautiful one.

1927 Scuttle Hole Rd, Southampton, NY 11976

Sag Harbor Cinema

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The beautiful art deco sign caused ructions when the newest owner of the cinema removed it. Now it is protected as a landmark.

90 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-0010
(631) 725-0010

Old Stove Pub

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The eatery was allowed to keep its iconic sign under Sagaponack's new sign law, but we miss the "Steaks" and "Moussaka" signs that had to be removed.

montauk hwy, East Hampton, NY

Main Beach

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You know summer and relaxation time is here when you see the Main Beach sign again.

104 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324-8158
(631) 324-8158

Clam Pies

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Gone but not forgotten!

222 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, NY 11937

Amagansett IGA

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Frankly, we've barely forgiven the owners for changing the storefront sign from the old "Super Saver."

511 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, NY 11930

Lobster Roll (Lunch)

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Is this the most iconic sign in all the Hamptons? The restaurant is often simply called "Lunch" after the sign.

Napeague, Long Island, NY

Montauk State Pkwy

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We love the rustic hand lettering.

27 East Highway, Montauk, NY

The Breakers

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Not many motel signs of this vintage left. Hey, they've got TV!

769 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954

Memory Motel

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The Memory is forever, we hope.

692 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954

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Lobster Inn

162 Inlet Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

To many, the sign that says "You're finally in the Hamptons."

162 Inlet Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-1525
(631) 283-1525

Tate's Bake Shop

43 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

Not the oldest sign on our list, but must be one of the prettiest.

43 N Sea Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9830
(631) 283-9830

Pelletreau Silversmiths

80 Main St, Southampton, NY 11968

Possibly the most beautiful sign in the Hamptons.

80 Main St, Southampton, NY 11968

Ye Towne Street

Main Street & Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Yep. That's an old street, all right.

Main Street & Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY 11968

Sip N' Soda

40 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968

From the days when sodas were rare treats for "sip'n."

40 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-9752
(631) 283-9752

Candy Kitchen

2391 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Deliciousness inside.

2391 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
(631) 537-9885
(631) 537-9885

Duck Walk

Bridgehampton, NY

Another newer sign, as compared to some, but a favorite.

Bridgehampton, NY

Channing Daughters Vineyard

1927 Scuttle Hole Rd, Southampton, NY 11976

Not an old sign but a beautiful one.

1927 Scuttle Hole Rd, Southampton, NY 11976

Sag Harbor Cinema

90 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

The beautiful art deco sign caused ructions when the newest owner of the cinema removed it. Now it is protected as a landmark.

90 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(631) 725-0010
(631) 725-0010

Old Stove Pub

montauk hwy, East Hampton, NY

The eatery was allowed to keep its iconic sign under Sagaponack's new sign law, but we miss the "Steaks" and "Moussaka" signs that had to be removed.

montauk hwy, East Hampton, NY

Main Beach

104 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937

You know summer and relaxation time is here when you see the Main Beach sign again.

104 Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 324-8158
(631) 324-8158

Clam Pies

222 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, NY 11937

Gone but not forgotten!

222 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, NY 11937

Amagansett IGA

511 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, NY 11930

Frankly, we've barely forgiven the owners for changing the storefront sign from the old "Super Saver."

511 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, NY 11930

Lobster Roll (Lunch)

Napeague, Long Island, NY

Is this the most iconic sign in all the Hamptons? The restaurant is often simply called "Lunch" after the sign.

Napeague, Long Island, NY

Montauk State Pkwy

27 East Highway, Montauk, NY

We love the rustic hand lettering.

27 East Highway, Montauk, NY

The Breakers

769 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954

Not many motel signs of this vintage left. Hey, they've got TV!

769 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954

Memory Motel

692 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954

The Memory is forever, we hope.

692 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954