Tony Sarg and Nantucket
As you tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning, do you know about the event’s connection to Nantucket? Tony Sarg, who designed the parade’s very first …
History
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 …
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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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 …
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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Four Centuries Walking Tour on September 11
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 …
2 Stone Alley and Eliza Codd, Nantucket Architect
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 …
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The Unique Construction Story of 3 East Chestnut Street
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 …
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Taking Pride in Nantucket Architecture
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 …
Magnolia Avenue: A Window into ’Sconset’s Past
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 …
Milestone Road: Six and a Half Miles, Hundreds of Years of History
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 …
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One Ocean Ave, ‘Sconset: A Storied History
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 …