Nantucket Preservation Trust is thrilled to announce the significant donation of a historic house from donors who wish to remain anonymous. This generous gift of a historic property, located at […]
10 Sherburne Turnpike Donated to Nantucket Preservation Trust Read More »
Update: On November 5, the Select Board voted 3-2 to reject NPT’s appeal of the demolition of 10 New Whale Street. We are of course disappointed by the outcome, but
10 New Whale Street Demolition Appeal Set for November 5 Read More »
We are thrilled to announce the winners of Nantucket Preservation Trust’s annual Preservation Awards for 2025! Our annual Awards recognize individuals and/or organizations that advance the cause of historic preservation
2025 Nantucket Preservation Trust Award Winners Read More »
Nantucket Preservation Trust has filed an appeal of the Historic District Commission’s July 8 vote to approve the demolition of the former Nantucket Electric Company building at 10 New Whale
NPT Appeals the Demolition of 10 New Whale Street Read More »
Update: On Friday, July 18, NPT filed an appeal of the HDC’s decision to allow 10 New Whale Street to be demolished. Stay tuned for more updates! At last night’s
HDC Approves the Demolition of 10 New Whale Street Read More »
Architect and preservationist Graham Gund, one of Nantucket Preservation Trust’s founders, died on June 6. He was 84 years old. Mr. Gund was a leading architect whose designs shaped Boston’s skyline,
Remembering Graham Gund Read More »
Nantucket Preservation Trust is excited to announce the awarding the Mary Helen and Michael Fabacher Scholarship to Nicky Sheriff. In Spring 2025, Nicky will enter the Graduate Certificate in Historic
Fabacher Scholarship Awarded to Nicky Sheriff Read More »
Nantucket Preservation Trust recently recorded a new preservation easement at 23/25 Fair Street, the c. 1837 George Folger House. The house has changed little over its nearly 200 year history,
New Preservation Easement Recorded at 23/25 Fair Street Read More »
Nantucket Preservation Trust is opposed to the proposed demolition of the c. 1927 former Nantucket Electric Company building at 10 New Whale Street, one of the last remaining buildings of
NPT Statement on the Proposed Demolition of 10 New Whale Street Read More »
Update: Article 8 passed at Special Town Meeting! Thank you to all who came out and voted in favor of supporting Nantucket’s tradition of house recycling. Nantucket Preservation Trust is
Demolition Delay Bylaw FAQ for Special Town Meeting Read More »
Nantucket Preservation Trust is sponsoring a citizen warrant article for Nantucket’s Special Town Meeting to make it easier to move houses with residential reuse potential that would otherwise be demolished.
Demolition Delay Bylaw at Special Town Meeting Read More »
Few people were as dedicated to the preservation of the Nantucket community as Ken Beaugrand, NPT’s longtime Board Chairman. A founding member of Nantucket’s Community Preservation Committee, Ken understood that
Remembering Ken Beaugrand, 1938-2024 Read More »
