4 and 5 Step Lane
Much has been written about the history of the Veranda House in the wake of the devastating fire which destroyed the historic hotel on July 9th. Historic homes at 4 …
Ramblings 2022 is here!
The 2022 edition of Ramblings is now available! Click here to read the full digital edition, or pick up a physical copy from our office at 11 Centre Street, at …
Nantucket Preservation Symposium: New Narratives
Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Nantucket Preservation Symposium: New Narratives, taking place June 22 & 23. The conference will explore topics outside the traditional narrative of historic …
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Building Materials Reuse & Salvage Study Phase One Report
New research commissioned by Nantucket Preservation Trust, in partnership with ReMain Nantucket, has revealed that more than 17,000 tons of construction and demolition waste is transported off of Nantucket each …
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Public Walking Tours begin May 31st!
It’s May, which means it’s almost time for our public walking tours to return! Our popular downtown tour, A Walk Down Main Street, will be offered on Tuesdays at 3 …
19 Broad Street and the Victorian Styles of Charles H. Robinson
Everett U. Crosby, one of many 20th-century Nantucket historians fixated on the whaling era, wrote in his 1937 treatise on Nantucket buildings, 95% Perfect: The Older Residences at Nantucket, that …
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Make a Nomination for our 2022 Preservation Awards!
Nominations are now open for Nantucket Preservation Trust’s 2022 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is July 1. Download the nomination form here. Winners will be announced in September and …
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Nantucket Streetscapes Visual Preference Survey
As part of the Historic Streetscapes Preservation Master Plan for Nantucket Town, the Preservation Institute Nantucket is conducting a visual preference survey for various materials and treatments of Nantucket streets …
Angola Street and Arthur Cooper
Angola Street is one of Nantucket’s most charming narrow lanes, running from North Mill Street, near the Eleanor Ham Pony field, and connecting to South Mill Street. Despite its short …
Nantucket Streetscapes: A Historic Experience Event
Nantucket’s history is one of dynamic transformation. From changes in industry and economics, Nantucket has developed a unique identity. Along the way, Nantucket’s streets have mirrored these transformations. Cobblestones, stone …
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Historic Garden Restoration Planned on Pleasant Street
The white Victorian-era home standing in an open field at 61 Pleasant Street is a favorite sight for many Nantucketers. Its neighbor, 65 Pleasant Street with its restored decorative porch, …
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Nantucket Preservation Trust and ReMain Nantucket Partner on Architectural Salvage and Building Materials Reuse Study
Nantucket Preservation Trust and ReMain Nantucket are partnering to conduct a wide-ranging study about building materials reuse and the feasibility of creating an architectural salvage facility on Nantucket. Planning and …