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Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: One of the best examples of the mid-eighteenth century ship-masters' houses; a full house plan, central chimney and door, frame, gable roof with lean-to. The Joshua Coffin House is one of the most... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantu...

Significance: Built in the months directly following the fire which devastated this whole section, it is the only five-part Greek Revival building in Nantucket. Sherburne Hall was built jointly by the Internati... More

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: One of the best examples of the mid-eighteenth century ship-masters' houses; a full house plan, central chimney and door, frame, gable roof with lean-to. The Joshua Coffin House is one of the most... More

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: One of the best examples of the mid-eighteenth century ship-masters' houses; a full house plan, central chimney and door, frame, gable roof with lean-to. The Joshua Coffin House is one of the most... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, ...

Significance: 1789: William Gardner and his daughter Lucinda Gardner Whippey purchased a parcel of land containing twenty-one square rods. The land located in Sherburne was purchased for the sum of thirty thre... More

[Arborway, west from Forest Hills Station or from Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts]

[Arborway, west from Forest Hills Station or from Centre Street, Jamai...

J188600 or J188601 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Home work on tags. Home of Martin Gibbons, 268 [?] Centre Street, Roxbury Massachusetts. James 11, years old; Helen 9 years and Mary 6, work on tags. Helen said she could tie the most (5,000 a day at 30 cents). Mary does some but can do only 1000 a day. They work nights a good deal. The night before Helen and James worked until 11:00 P.M. See also Home Work report.  Location: Roxbury, Massachusettsachusetts.

Home work on tags. Home of Martin Gibbons, 268 [?] Centre Street, Roxb...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, ...

Significance: 1789: William Gardner and his daughter Lucinda Gardner Whippey purchased a parcel of land containing twenty-one square rods. The land located in Sherburne was purchased for the sum of thirty thre... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Centre Street, Stockton, San Joaquin County

Centre Street, Stockton, San Joaquin County

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 1038. LOT subdivision subject: Stockton. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: One of the best examples of the mid-eighteenth century ship-masters' houses; a full house plan, central chimney and door, frame, gable roof with lean-to. The Joshua Coffin House is one of the most... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Home work on tags. Home of Martin Gibbons, 268 [?] Centre Street, Roxbury Massachusetts. James 11, years old; Helen 9 years and Mary 6, work on tags. Helen said she could tie the most (5,000 a day at 30 cents). Mary does some but can do only 1000 a day. They work nights a good deal. The night before Helen and James worked until 11:00 P.M. See also Home Work report.  Location: Roxbury, Massachusettsachusetts.

Home work on tags. Home of Martin Gibbons, 268 [?] Centre Street, Roxb...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantu...

Significance: Built in the months directly following the fire which devastated this whole section, it is the only five-part Greek Revival building in Nantucket. Sherburne Hall was built jointly by the Internati... More

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantu...

Significance: Built in the months directly following the fire which devastated this whole section, it is the only five-part Greek Revival building in Nantucket. Sherburne Hall was built jointly by the Internati... More

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: One of the best examples of the mid-eighteenth century ship-masters' houses; a full house plan, central chimney and door, frame, gable roof with lean-to. The Joshua Coffin House is one of the most... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

John Harrison Building, 23 Centre Street, New Bedford, Bristol County, MA

John Harrison Building, 23 Centre Street, New Bedford, Bristol County,...

Significance: A representative commercial building of the early nineteenth century. Survey number: HABS MA-686 Building/structure dates: ca. 1820 Initial Construction

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, ...

Significance: 1789: William Gardner and his daughter Lucinda Gardner Whippey purchased a parcel of land containing twenty-one square rods. The land located in Sherburne was purchased for the sum of thirty thre... More

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, ...

Significance: 1789: William Gardner and his daughter Lucinda Gardner Whippey purchased a parcel of land containing twenty-one square rods. The land located in Sherburne was purchased for the sum of thirty thre... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantu...

Significance: Built in the months directly following the fire which devastated this whole section, it is the only five-part Greek Revival building in Nantucket. Sherburne Hall was built jointly by the Internati... More

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Joshua Coffin House, 52 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: One of the best examples of the mid-eighteenth century ship-masters' houses; a full house plan, central chimney and door, frame, gable roof with lean-to. The Joshua Coffin House is one of the most... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket Co...

Significance: The First Congregational Church's architecture illustrates the conflict of carpenter classic and carpenter gothic styles of the mid-nineteenth century; trompe l'oeil painting on interior west wall... More

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

First Congregational Church (North Vestry), Beacon Hill, Centre Street...

Significance: The North Vestry is one of the oldest church buildings in America still in use. / The North Vestry was built at Sherburne, perhaps in 1711, as the First Congregational Meetinghouse. In 1765, it w... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA

Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex Count...

Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was design... More

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, ...

Significance: 1789: William Gardner and his daughter Lucinda Gardner Whippey purchased a parcel of land containing twenty-one square rods. The land located in Sherburne was purchased for the sum of thirty thre... More

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Gardner-Whippey House, 64 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, ...

Significance: 1789: William Gardner and his daughter Lucinda Gardner Whippey purchased a parcel of land containing twenty-one square rods. The land located in Sherburne was purchased for the sum of thirty thre... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Peter Folger House, 51 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: "3-decker" residence very unusual for Nantucket. House was owned and occupied by Folger family from 1765 to 1955. / 1678-The proprietors laid out Wesco AcreLots. The Fifth Squadron, Third Lot ... More

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantu...

Significance: Built in the months directly following the fire which devastated this whole section, it is the only five-part Greek Revival building in Nantucket. Sherburne Hall was built jointly by the Internati... More

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Nantucket Lodge No. 66, I.O.O.F., 7-21 Centre Street, Nantucket, Nantu...

Significance: Built in the months directly following the fire which devastated this whole section, it is the only five-part Greek Revival building in Nantucket. Sherburne Hall was built jointly by the Internati... More

McKim House, Park Avenue & Centre Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

McKim House, Park Avenue & Centre Street, Baltimore, Independent City,...

Survey number: HABS MD-390 Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucket, Nantucket County, MA

Centre Street United Methodist Church, Centre & Main Streets, Nantucke...

Significance: A visual and social landmark, this Church contains some original elements despite later alterations, and reflects the changing tastes in nineteenth century ecclesiastical architecture. / The Metho... More

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