43 Pine Street
On October 31, 1808, house carpenter Abner Howard purchased twenty-two square rods of land on Pine Street for $250.00. Two years later he sold the property, with a dwelling house, […]
Nuts & Bolts: Green
Remember tune into 97.7 ACK-FM Mondays & Fridays at approximately 9:15 AM and 4:20 PM to hear the weekly preservation tip or fact! The first “Nuts & Bolts” Segment aired
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Nantucket’s North Shore: A Neighborhood History
A new Nantucket book titled: Nantucket’s North Shore: A Neighborhood History is set to launch June 19th. Author Frances Ruley Karttunen’s, a Nantucket native will hold the book launch and
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Historic Interiors Inventory Project
Help the NPT and Preservation Institute Nantucket (PIN) inventory Nantucket’s historic interiors. Nantucket’s historic exteriors maintain a high degree of integrity due to our HDC, however the interior of these
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10 Main Street, ‘Sconset
10 Main Street, ‘Sconset built in the 1930’s used to house ‘Sconset Branch of the Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. This property is now home to Claudette’s, named for the
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2014 Guest Lecturer: In the News
The July 25th, 2014 Summer Lecture & Luncheon will feature a lecture by architect Peter Pennoyer & architectural historian Ann Walker titled: Narratives of Manner and Style: The Houses of Cross
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April 5th Town Meeting
This past Saturday Nantucket’s annual town meeting was held at The Nantucket High School auditorium. Approximately 455 voters attended to discuss the 107 articles up for consideration. The following articles
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11 Hussey Street
People who love Nantucket’s historic architecture appreciate an opportunity to look inside a house that retains its original features. But learning more about the home’s inhabitants—those who may have
Cape Cod Life: Michael May
Executive Director, Michael May is featured in the Cape Cod Life: 2014 Annual Guide. In celebration of the magazine’s 35th anniversary it features 35 fun facts for Cape Cod towns,
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Federal Historic Tax Credit at Risk
The Federal Historic Tax Credit is currently at risk of elimination.Tax reform has led members of Congress to propose the idea of eliminating the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) in order
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9 New Mill Street
A housewright from Little Compton, Rhode Island, Rescom Palmer moved to Nantucket when he was in his twenties. He married Nantucketer Elizabeth Ray Stubbs in 1804, and purchased the
2014 Preservation Awards: Call for Nominations
Now in its eighth year, the 2014 Preservation Awards program honors projects, individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact in preserving Nantucket’s historic character. It is our hope
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