Nantucket Atheneum Podcast

Nantucket Atheneum

The Nantucket Atheneum Podcast covers stories and topics about our local library, Nantucket history and libraries in general.

  1. EPISODE 2

    The Tiffany Paradox: What decisions led to the current look of The Oldest House?

    In this episode, Jim and Janet look for the Tiffany Effect in the 1920's restoration of the Jethro Coffin House, better known as "The Oldest House." We learn a little bit about Peter Coffin, who originally built the house and then invite two guests from the Nantucket Historical Association to discuss its meticulous and complicated restoration. CLICK HERE to watch this episode on our YOUTUBE Channel. CLICK HERE to see the photos referred to in the show. Other sources and references: NHA Website: Oldest House PageOldest House History (PDF) (rendering of twin gables on Pg. 4)Historic New England: Drawings of the Jethro Coffin house, Nantucket, Mass., by Alfred ShurrocksJethro Coffin House – FormanHouses CitedThe “Old Workhouse” Finchingfield, Essex, Eng. Ca 1600 also illustrated in Cummings, 1979The Tristam Coffin House, 14 High Rd., Newbury MA (1678)Sherburne House (c. 1695-1703) Strawbery BankeCaptain John Whipple House (1677/1690), Ipswich MA This has been a production of the Nantucket Atheneum. It was hosted by Janet Forest. It was co-hosted and researched by Jim Borzilleri. Production support by Shire Video.  A special thanks to Phoebe Botticelli-Pohl and Thomas Perich at the Nantucket Historical Association. Music by Tunetank, Dvir and Medieval_Horizons from Pixabay. The Nantucket Atheneum is located at 1 India Street in Nantucket, MA. We would love for you to stop by and say hello. You can find us online at NantucketAtheneum.org or search @NantucketAtheneum on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Nantucket Atheneum Podcast covers stories and topics about our local library, Nantucket history and libraries in general.

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