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 […]
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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14 Hussey Street
Cabinetmaker Cornelius Allen purchased the land at 14 Hussey Street in 1795 and built this home before selling it to Albert Folger, mariner, in 1798. Albert and his wife, Susan,
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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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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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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