Nuts & Bolts: Floors
“Floors” June 23 and 27 Segment Old floors are a feature that everyone loves about an historic house. Care should be taken when refinishing old floors, especially ones that have […]
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4 Traders Lane
The house was purchased in 1946 by Richard and Edna Williams. The family carefully refurnished the house and spent each summer here for over thirty years. In 1977, their daughter
Architectural Walking Tours Begin!
The 2014 architectural walking tours will begin on Thursday, June 19 and run through Friday, August 8. Started in 2006, the tours are a way to educate and raise community
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Nuts and Bolts: The Typical Nantucket Home
“The Typical Nantucket Home” June 16 and 20 Segment The most common historic house on island is the 2 1/2 story home with four openings per floor along the building’s
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2014 Ramblings Available Today!
The 2014 issue of Ramblings has arrived and is now on stands! The annual NPT publication is designed for all who love the island’s historic architecture and are dedicated to
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NPT Welcomes 2014 Interns
The Nantucket Preservation Trust is pleased to welcome our 2014 Interns, Sal Cumellagrew and Briane Shane. The NPT’s intern are both alumni students of The Preservation Institute Nantucket (PIN) field
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Preservation Month Ends
May, National Preservation Month has come an end. We would like to thank those who participated during the month whether it be hosting an event or attending one! To learn
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A true preservationist passes away…
We are sad to announce the passing of Katherine S. Lodge, a true preservationist at heart. Katherine and her husband John received the first Preservation Award for stewardship in 2008.
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Preservation Month Event Recap
May 16th – An Evening with Artist Nick Addeo This event featured Nantucket artist Nick Addeo and his art pieces, which are created out of re-purposed and preserved driftwood. Attendees
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Nuts & Bolts: Old Windows
“Old Windows” May 26th & 30th Segment Did you know … that windows constructed before 1940 were built of high-quality, old growth wood in easy-to-assemble parts that can be repaired?
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August FĂŞte Business Sponsorship
For the past nine years, the Annual August Fête has celebrated Nantucket’s historic architecture, as well as promoted awareness and raised money to help encourage historic preservation across the island!
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The Historic Unitarian Meeting House
A landmark and beacon from the sea, the Unitarian Meeting House was built as a place of worship for the island’s expanding Congregational church. Originally known as the Second Congregational
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