9 Pochick Street
The annual August FĂŞte will take place in the ‘Sconset neighborhood Sunset Heights, which includes the Underhill Cottages. Read below to discover the history behind 9 Pochick Street (Main Top) […]
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Nuts and Bolts: ‘Sconset
“‘Sconset” July 21 and July 25 Segment “A View of Siasconset a Fishing Village on Nantucket” by David A. Leonard, 1797. (Photo courtesy of Nantucket Historical Association) Did You Know…That
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“The Chanticleer” Restaurant
The Chanticleer Restaurant circa 1890. (photo courtesy of the Nantucket Historical Assocation) The historic restaurant The Chanticleer is the location of the Summer Lecture & Luncheon on Friday, July 25.
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Nuts and Bolts: Town
“Town” July 14 and July 18 Segment Did you know… that the first English settlement on-island occurred west of the present town? Islanders began to move to the easily
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Nuts and Bolts: Wood Shingled Roof
“Wood Shingled Roof” July 7 and July 11 Segment Most Nantucket houses originally had wood shingle roofs made of white pine, oak, or cedar. Other natural materials such as slate
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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 and Bolts: Nantucket’s Historic Landscape
“Nantucket’s Historic Landscape” June 30 and July 4 Segment Gardens, yards and open space are vital parts of the town and historic districts but most have changed dramatically over the
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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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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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Nuts & Bolts: Timber Framing
“Timber Framing” June 9 and 13 Segment Ever wonder how early Nantucket houses were built? They used timber framing—the standard construction method until the mid-1800s. Building materials were scarce
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