Roof walks are a common feature on Nantucket houses, often providing spectacular water views, but they have a utilitarian origin. Mary Bergman shared a bit about their history with Lia […]
NPT in the Wall Street Journal Read More »
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
A Lost Piece of Brant Point Read More »
Note: Thought 3 East Chestnut Street was approved for demolition in 2021, as of May 2025 it remains standing and the approval for the demolition has lapsed. Recently, the Historic
The Unique Construction Story of 3 East Chestnut Street Read More »
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
Smith’s Point: Nantucket’s Far West End Read More »
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
North Liberty Street’s Threatened Streetscape Read More »
“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
A Sort of a Party, by Ginger Andrews Read More »
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
NPT Statement on 5 South Water Street Proposed Renovation Read More »
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
NPT Assumes Administration of 31 Western Avenue Preservation Restriction Read More »
“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
4 Traders Lane – Buying a Home with a Preservation Easement Read More »
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.
Codfish Park and 10 Beach Street Read More »
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
Housing Nantucket’s House Recycling Program Read More »
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
Taking Pride in Nantucket Architecture Read More »
