East Hampton began as a fishing and farming community in the 1600s; but by the late 18th century; the area had grown to be a popular summer destination. Within a year of its construction in 1796; the Montauk Lighthouse was already attracting tourists. By the mid-19th century; steamships and railroads were taking visitors to see the magnificent beaches and stay in the boardinghouses. The smaller East Hampton communities; such as Montauk; Amagansett; and Wainscott; also became favored locations for people escaping the heat of the cities; and they remain highly sought-after destinations today.
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