“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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“Greek Revival” June 2 and 6 Segment Much of Nantucket’s historic architecture is categorized as Greek Revival—a style that was dominant on island during the whaling heyday of the
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The 2014 issue of Ramblings has arrived and is now on stands! The annual NPT publication is designed for all who love the island’s historic architecture and are dedicated to
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The Nantucket Preservation Trust is pleased to welcome our 2014 Interns, Sal Cumellagrew and Briane Shane. The NPT’s intern are both alumni students of The Preservation Institute Nantucket (PIN) field
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May, National Preservation Month has come an end. We would like to thank those who participated during the month whether it be hosting an event or attending one! To learn
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We are sad to announce the passing of Katherine S. Lodge, a true preservationist at heart. Katherine and her husband John received the first Preservation Award for stewardship in 2008.
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May 16th – An Evening with Artist Nick Addeo This event featured Nantucket artist Nick Addeo and his art pieces, which are created out of re-purposed and preserved driftwood. Attendees
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“Old Windows” May 26th & 30th Segment Did you know … that windows constructed before 1940 were built of high-quality, old growth wood in easy-to-assemble parts that can be repaired?
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“Gambrel Roof” May 19th & 23rd Segment One historic building type–identified by a barn-like Gambrel Roof–is hard to spot in the historic downtown because there are only nine remaining examples
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“Transoms” May 12th & 16th Segment One telltale sign you are in a historic Nantucket house is the use of interior transoms. These rectangular shaped windows at the tops of
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For the past nine years, the Annual August Fête has celebrated Nantucket’s historic architecture, as well as promoted awareness and raised money to help encourage historic preservation across the island!
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A landmark and beacon from the sea, the Unitarian Meeting House was built as a place of worship for the island’s expanding Congregational church. Originally known as the Second Congregational
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