Sep 15, 2020 · The Historic District Commission (HDC) meets every Tuesday at 4:00 pm (except on holidays) at the Public Safety Facility building, 4 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket, MA.

The Nantucket Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that encompasses the entire island of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Sep 15, 2020 · Online Permit Applications for the Historic District Commission are now available. Related Documents. Building with Nantucket in Mind ; HDC Meeting and Application Schedule Deadline; HDC Submission Policies and Procedures

Nantucket’s important historic resources include structures as well as their setting and context, the American and Native American artifacts, and the island’s special visual quality, as expressed in the natural and built environment.

The Nantucket Historic District, which encompasses the entire island, was designated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. Nantucket has over 800 pre-Civil War buildings and has been called the “finest surviving example of an early New England seaport.”

In 1955, Nantucket was one of the first communities in the nation to establish a local historic district. Originally encompassing only the Old Town and the Village of Siasconset, the local historic district regulates exterior changes.

The entire island, some 30,000 acres, constitutes the Nantucket Historic District (a National Historic Landmark District), making it the largest historic district in the United States. The core of the local historic district was first formed in 1955 making it among the oldest in the nation.

Mar 20, 2023 · Since the 1950s the Nantucket Historic District Commission has enforced strict rules to preserve the island’s unique architectural character, and these efforts are unmistakable in the downtown area.

Downtown Nantucket is a quaint former whaling village, with cobblestone streets running between shops, ice cream stands, and museums. The tree canopy is really pretty and there are gorgeous historic New England buildings and Captains homes.

The Nantucket local historic district was expanded in 1971 to include the entire Island of Nantucket. Therefore, the Islands of Nantucket, Tuckernuck & Muskeget are both a local and national historic district.