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 …
19 Broad Street and the Victorian Styles of Charles H. Robinson Read More »
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 …
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, …
Historic Garden Restoration Planned on Pleasant Street Read More »
Join Nantucket Preservation Trust, the Maria Mitchell Association, and the Nantucket Historical Association for a special collaborative tour exploring four centuries of domestic life on Nantucket! The tour will meet …
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of the first woman to have her own architectural practice on Nantucket, Eliza Codd. Eliza Codd was born on Nantucket on February …
2 Stone Alley and Eliza Codd, Nantucket Architect Read More »
Recently, the Historic District Commission approved the demolition of 3 East Chestnut Street. The building is currently home to the Nantucket Health Department, which will move to the former fire …
The Unique Construction Story of 3 East Chestnut Street Read More »
For Pride month, NPT Executive Director Mary Bergman explores two homes on Nantucket associated with pioneering members of the LGTBQ community. 31 Pine Street: Tennessee Williams & Carson McCullers “It …
The natural beauty of ’Sconset has long attracted visitors to the far eastern end of Nantucket. Beginning in the late 19th century, builders seeking to capitalize on the village’s charms …
At just about 6.5 miles long, Milestone Road connects Nantucket’s two historic cores: the bustling harbor front of downtown and the quiet village of ’Sconset. Yet Milestone Road is …
Milestone Road: Six and a Half Miles, Hundreds of Years of History Read More »
Originally the site of the Ocean View House Annex, One Ocean Ave stands out in the small village of ‘Sconset on the island’s eastern end. Harry Lange Burrage (1872-1951) president …
Each year, Nantucket Preservation Trust’s August Fête takes you inside some of the island’s most historic homes. This year’s Broadway Revival August Fête celebrate’s ‘Sconset’s history as an actor’s colony. With …
Each year the Nantucket Preservation Trust recognizes individuals and organizations that advance the cause of historic preservation on Nantucket. Awards are provided for preservation work on historic buildings and landscapes, …
Announcing the 2019 Preservation Award Recipients Read More »
