A Lost Piece of Brant Point
Beach Plum, longtime residence of the Constable family at 45 Hulbert Avenue since its construction in 1939, was lost to the bulldozer over the weekend. New owners will build a […]
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The Unique Construction Story of 3 East Chestnut Street
Recently, the Historic District Commission approved the demolition of 3 East Chestnut Street. The building is currently home to the Nantucket Health Department, which will move to the former fire
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Smith’s Point: Nantucket’s Far West End
Smith’s Point, the far western end of Madaket over Millie’s Bridge across Hither Creek, feels like a remnant of a former Nantucket. Although it is unclear how the Point got
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North Liberty Street’s Threatened Streetscape
Friday, January 8 at 10 AM the Historic District Commission will hold a special meeting to hear a proposal to renovate and relocate on its lot the home at 27
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A Sort of a Party, by Ginger Andrews
“So, what would you like for your birthday? I know you aren’t really much for parties, at your age…and besides, we are having a pandemic. But’s a big one, after
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NPT Statement on 5 South Water Street Proposed Renovation
The Historic District Commission meeting regarding the proposed renovation at 5 South Water Street, originally scheduled for October 30th at 10 AM, has been postponed. Click here to view the
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NPT Assumes Administration of 31 Western Avenue Preservation Restriction
In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, October 14, the Nantucket Select Board voted to reassign the enforcement and management of the preservation restriction at 31 Western Avenue, the former Star
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4 Traders Lane – Buying a Home with a Preservation Easement
“Traders was not what I was looking for, but I stumbled upon it,” Ed Mills says of the Peleg Bunker house at 4 Traders Lane. Ed and his wife had
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Codfish Park and 10 Beach Street
Tucked away on the far eastern edge of Nantucket, Codfish Park is one of the island’s most interesting neighborhoods. Codfish Park did not actually exist until the late 19th Century.
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Housing Nantucket’s House Recycling Program
On Nantucket, preservation and affordable housing go hand in hand. Since 1994, Housing Nantucket has worked to “recycle” houses slated for demolition by moving them to new locations and renting
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Taking Pride in Nantucket Architecture
For Pride month, NPT Executive Director Mary Bergman explores two homes on Nantucket associated with pioneering members of the LGTBQ community. 31 Pine Street: Tennessee Williams & Carson McCullers “It
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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To, by Mary-Adair Macaire
“You know you really don’t have to come. It’s just a formality of signing checks and documents. Just mail them in; the attorneys will take care of the rest.” My
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