5 Quince Street
Five Quince Street dates to the mid-eighteenth century, when it was the homestead of Nathaniel Hussey, his wife Judith Coffin, and their eight children. Hussey inherited the house from his […]
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The Chicken Box – Historic Bar List
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently compiled a list of historic bars and featured one of Nantucket’s most iconic bars, The Chicken Box . The original bar was started
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15 Quince Street
The house located at 15 Quince Street was built about 1812 by Joseph Edwards, a twenty-seven-year-old ship and house carpenter who was married to Lydia Gates. It was unusual for
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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