24 Fair Street
A house built by Daniel Coffin was at this site in 1751, when Zephaniah Coffin deeded his interest in it to his “kinswomen,” Daniel’s daughters Elizabeth and Judith, who were […]
Preservation Update
Nuts & Bolts: Quarterboards
“‘Quarterboards” September 8 and September 12 Segment Nantucket Carving and Folk Art (Nantucket business which makes hand carved quarterboards) Did you know that in the early 1800s maritime law required
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Nuts & Bolts: Lean-to House
“‘Lean-to House” September 1 and September 5 Segment The earliest Nantucket dwellings evolved from the lean-to house also known as the “saltbox”. This form has a 2 story front wall
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20 Main Street ‘Sconset
“Formerly called comfort but known as Green Chimneys, the cottage at 20 Main, like the other cottages along the street, was built as a seasonal home for a wealthy Nantucketer.
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Nuts & Bolts: Building Materials
“‘Building Materials” August 25 and August 29 Segment Did you know that all the building materials used to construct the early buildings on island came from the mainland? Like
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Scholarship funds awarded to: Chris O’Reilly
We are happy to announce the first full-time scholarship totaling $47,736 has been awarded to Nantucket resident Chris O’Reilly who will attend the North Bennet Street School’s two-year preservation carpentry
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Nuts and Bolts: Great Fire
“‘Great Fire” August 18 and August 22 Segment (Photo courtesy of Yesterday’s Island) Although the town has many early 18th century structures– the commercial core largely dates to the mid-19th
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Welcoming new board members
We would like to welcome the following five new board members and thank our past board members, Marcia Richards and Lydia Sussek for their hard work. You will both be
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Nuts and Bolts: Cobblestones
“‘Cobblestones” August 11 and August 15 Segment Did you know the cobblestones that pave Main Street were installed during the whaling heydays? In 1838 residents finally tired of the impassable
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Nuts and Bolts: Railroads
“‘Railroads” August 4 and August 8 Segment Did you know that Nantucket once had its own narrow-gauge railroad? The Nantucket Railroad began in 1881 and operated for thirty-six years.
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A House Genealogy: 94 Main Street
“Every house has a history to tell, including 94 Main Street, one of the grandest of the historic homes on-island. Known affectionately as one of the Two Greeks, this stately
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Nuts and Bolts: Roofwalks
“‘Roofwalks” July 28 and August 1 Segment (Photo courtesy of Nantucket Historical Association) “Did you know that the roof platforms on a historic Nantucket house, referred to as “widow’s walks
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