Of the thirty houses that boast a Main Street address between the Pacific Bank and the Civil War Monument, nineteen predate 1833, when the first map of the residential Nantucket was drawn by William Coffin, who depicted the "footprint" of each building in the entire town. This book details the history of these house and the developemnt of the neighborhood, presenting town records, maps, and historic photos.
In developing this series, NPT will expand the reach of its educational programs to provide homeowners and visitors with detailed information about the many historic houses – large and small – and the different neighborhoods that make up our unique community. Surprisingly, the individual histories of most of Nantucket’s houses remain undocumented despite the historic importance of the community. NPT believes this lack of information impedes property owners, realtors, architects, and builders from fully understanding the extraordinary value and rarity of buildings in their care. The series is designed as one of many steps to encourage the preservation of the island’s architecture. NPT is committed to providing opportunities for residents and visitors to see and appreciate Nantucket’s unique architecture and neighborhoods through its tours and publications.
