Nuts & Bolts: Bake Ovens
“Bake Ovens” October 27 and October 31 Segment Historically bake ovens were found in many island houses. Bake ovens were built into the fireplace structure in the main portion of […]
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Friday Find: “Pop-Up” Preservation!
This “Friday Find” certainly popped up! The awareness of architectural preservation may now “Pop-Up” literally and figuratively. “Pop-Up” refers to a way artists, shop owners and awareness campaigns are
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Seeking Administrative Assistant
We are currently seeking a positive, energetic person to fill the position of administrative assistant. The AA position will include: administrative support; database management; oversight of membership records; execution of
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Ramblings: Insulation Tips
The excerpt below is from the 2014 Ramblings issue and features general rules for insulation. We are currently in the process of creating a resource guide focusing on issues prevalent
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Nuts and Bolts: Sconset Fish Shanties
“Sconset Fish Shanties” October 20 and October 24 Segment Did you know…that the old fishing cottages at Sconset, along Broadway, Center and Shell streets, were built in the late 17th
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4 California Ave
The building located at 4 California Ave. in Madaket is often admired by many for its unique architecture. The building built in 1970 represents one of Nantucket’s modern pieces of
Friday Find: Essex Survivor’s House!
If you’ve driven up Orange Street on Nantucket than this house may look quite familiar!The history of 74 Orange Street is a true find! It may be hard to
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Nuts and Bolts: Brick Houses
“Brick Houses” October 13 and October 17 Segment Only a handful of early dwellings on island were constructed of brick. The costs associated with transporting brick made it a material
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Friday Find: Hidden Treasures!
This week’s “Friday Find” features an actual find, a miniature children’s book and teacup! The items were discovered in the ceiling of a The Carlisle House Inn an eighteenth-century building
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Nuts and Bolts: Modern Architecture
“Modern Architecture” October 6 and October 10 Segment House on the way to Smith’s Point, circa 1950 Did you know that all of Nantucket is a National Historic Landmark? This
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Friday Find: “Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!”
Hook & Ladder Company No. 8, a historic New York City landmark is most notably famous for its role in the movie “Ghostbusters”. The photo below features the fire station’s exterior,
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Goodbyes are never fun!
We are sad to say goodbye to Special Events and Membership Coordinator, Ema Hudson. Ema has been a crucial asset to the NPT over the past six years helping to
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