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There's a new house marker at 34 York Street! The

There's a new house marker at 34 York Street! The house was built c. 1836 for James Ross, Jr. James was recorded as a mariner when he purchased a lot of vacant land for $40 in 1836, but by the 1850s he operated a boarding house on Silver Street. James' younger sister Eunice is better known to Nantucket history. A standout student at Nantucket's African School, in 1840 Eunice passed the entrance exam for Nantucket High School, but was barred from enrolling, sparking a years-long fight to integrate Nantucket's public schools.

The second photo shows 34 York Street in the 1890s. Manuel S. Santos, an Azorean immigrant to Nantucket, purchased 34 York Street from the Ross family in 1892, and it is most likely members of the Santos family shown in the photo, courtesy of @nantuckethistoricalassociation.

The end of March means the end of scalloping seaso

The end of March means the end of scalloping season on Nantucket, and for decades, scallopers have opened their catch at 4 Old North Wharf. A preservation easement recorded today on the shanty means that this humble but important structure, the last 19th century building that remains an active part of the island’s working waterfront, will be preserved forever.
The Mitchell Andrews Fish House was built c. 1847 and has been in near-continuous maritime use since then. The easement will preserve not only its architectural features, but also that maritime usage. It’s preserving the building and an important part of Nantucket’s cultural heritage, and we applaud owner Ginger Andrews for her foresight!

House moving on Nantucket is in the news! NPT rece

House moving on Nantucket is in the news! NPT recently spoke with @boston about the island's history of house moving and how the practice can be part of our resilient future. Click the link in bio to read the article.

Image: a house move on Cliff Road earlier this year.

📣 Big news! Nantucket Preservation Trust is thrill

📣 Big news! Nantucket Preservation Trust is thrilled to announce we have received the generous donation of the historic home at 10 Sherburne Turnpike from donors who wish to remain anonymous.

Built c. 1930, 10 Sherburne Turnpike is the first property to be owned by NPT. The architectural design of the house is attributed to Helene Clayton Hindley. She and her husband Charles Thomas Hindley were its first owners. The house is a remarkably well preserved example of a Colonial Revival summer home, and it retains historic character defining details on both the exterior and interior, features which are protected forever by a preservation easement recently recorded with the 'Sconset Trust.

"We are profoundly grateful to the donors of the Hindley House," said NPT Executive Director Mary Bergman. "It is extremely gratifying to know NPT's work resonates with the stewards of the Hindley House, who have taken thoughtful care of the property for decades. We look forward to being its next steward."

To read more about the donation and the house, click on the link in our bio!

Advocacy alert! The Nantucket Select Board will he

Advocacy alert! The Nantucket Select Board will hear our appeal of the Historic District Commission's vote to approve the demolition of 10 New Whale Street on Wednesday, November 5. Constructed in 1927 for use in coal gasification for the generation of electricity, 10 New Whale Street is a contributing building to the Nantucket National Historic Landmark District, and it is one of the last remaining vestiges of Nantucket's industrial waterfront.

The HDC did not follow the demolition policy described in its guidebook, Building With Nantucket in Mind, and public comment was improperly limited in the final meeting where the demolition application was approved on a 3-2 vote.

Your voice can make a difference in the preservation of this building. Join us at the November 5 Select Board meeting at 5:30 PM, 4 Fairgrounds Road, or write a letter to the Select Board. Click the link in our bio for more information!

Liberty Street was laid out in 1678, as part of th

Liberty Street was laid out in 1678, as part of the division of the Wesco Arces Lots. As we enter the darker part of the year, it's easy to see why on Nantucket in the seventeenth and much of eighteenth centuries, houses were customarily constructed to face south, to capture the most light and heat from the sun. On Liberty Street, this means that the houses on the north, or odd numbered, side of the street tend to be older than the ones built on the south side.

Last night we celebrated our 19th annual Preservat

Last night we celebrated our 19th annual Preservation Awards! Our awards recognize individuals and organizations that advance the cause of preservation on Nantucket and are designed to show that a building or landscape can be sensitively updated while preserving its historic integrity. Congratulations to this year's winners!

Stewardship Award: the Brock family cottage, "Sandune," in Pocomo; the Everett family "Shack" at Smooth Hummocks; the Haffenreffer/Rowland family "Shack" in Madequecham; the Schmidt family cottage in Pocomo.

Historical Renovation Award: Greg and Amy Rowland, 3 Pawguvet Lane

Landscape & Garden Award: Nantucket Land Bank, Easton Street Rain Garden

Traditional Building Methods Award: Adam Zanelli, Nantucket Heritage Painting

Read more about each award winner at the link in our bio!

It's a beautiful day of Main Street! There's still

It's a beautiful day of Main Street! There's still three weeks left to join so for a Tuesday afternoon "A Walk Down Main Street" architectural walking tour. Sign up for a tour at the link in our bio!

Extra, extra! We love to see preservation in the n

Extra, extra! We love to see preservation in the national press, and today's issue of the @wsj features the story of Whitney Lucks and Karl Schneider's recent restoration of their c. 1740 Nantucket home.

The project won NPT's Michelle Elzay Architectural Preservation Award in 2021, and we're thrilled to see Whitney and Karl's preservation-minded vision and the work of island craftspeople and designers in the spotlight. Click the link in bio to read the article!

This is your chance to learn more about deconstruc

This is your chance to learn more about deconstruction and building materials reuse!

Remain, in collaboration with the Nantucket Community School and Boston Building Resources, is hosting two one-day workshops about deconstruction, adaptive reuse, and the circular economy. The workshops will cover the basics of deconstruction, strategies for successful adaptive reuse projects, and other resources available and outlets for reclaimed materials.

Sign up for either Friday, September 12 or Saturday, September 13, 10 AM-2 PM each day, with lunch included. Construction Supervisor License holders can earn two Continuing Education Credits for attending, and scholarships are available to cover the registration fee.

Learn more or sign up for a workshop at the link in bio!

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