Smith’s Point, the far western end of Madaket over Millie’s Bridge across Hither Creek, feels like a remnant of a former Nantucket. Although it is unclear how the Point got […]
Smith’s Point: Nantucket’s Far West End Read More »
Friday, January 8 at 10 AM the Historic District Commission will hold a special meeting to hear a proposal to renovate and relocate on its lot the home at 27
North Liberty Street’s Threatened Streetscape Read More »
“So, what would you like for your birthday? I know you aren’t really much for parties, at your age…and besides, we are having a pandemic. But’s a big one, after
A Sort of a Party, by Ginger Andrews Read More »
The Historic District Commission meeting regarding the proposed renovation at 5 South Water Street, originally scheduled for October 30th at 10 AM, has been postponed. Click here to view the
NPT Statement on 5 South Water Street Proposed Renovation Read More »
In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, October 14, the Nantucket Select Board voted to reassign the enforcement and management of the preservation restriction at 31 Western Avenue, the former Star
NPT Assumes Administration of 31 Western Avenue Preservation Restriction Read More »
“Traders was not what I was looking for, but I stumbled upon it,” Ed Mills says of the Peleg Bunker house at 4 Traders Lane. Ed and his wife had
4 Traders Lane – Buying a Home with a Preservation Easement Read More »
On Nantucket, preservation and affordable housing go hand in hand. Since 1994, Housing Nantucket has worked to “recycle” houses slated for demolition by moving them to new locations and renting
Housing Nantucket’s House Recycling Program Read More »
“You know you really don’t have to come. It’s just a formality of signing checks and documents. Just mail them in; the attorneys will take care of the rest.” My
They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To, by Mary-Adair Macaire Read More »
The stairs in our house are steep. When Simeon Long built it in 1791 for his family, I imagine he was young and agile, but because of the steep slope
Steeped in History, by Martha Johnson Read More »
Businesses with au currant open-plan offices are now spending thousands to revert to health protecting partitions. Covid-19 has also caused a reassessment of the value of an open plan in
Just Give Me a Wall and a Door, by Sherry Lefevre Read More »
Nantucket Preservation Trust annually recognizes individuals and organizations who have undertaken projects that advance the cause of historic preservation on Nantucket. The awards recognize preservation work on historic buildings and
Announcing the 2020 Preservation Award Winners Read More »
The first thing I noticed when I entered this house was the light. It was like a lantern, luminous. Bright sunlight stitched ceiling to wall, doorway to stair, stretched out
41 Fair Street, by Anne Troutman Read More »
