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Historic District Commission denies move‑off application for 117 Orange Street
Summary
The Nantucket Historic District Commission voted to deny an application to move a circa-1950s connector/addition from 117 Orange Street, saying the connector contributes to the streetscape; related hardscape and new-building applications were held pending the applicant's decisions.
The Nantucket Historic District Commission on Tuesday denied an application to move off a connector addition at 117 Orange Street, a structure commissioners said contributes to the street’s historic character.
Commissioners said the small, roughly 100‑year‑old connector between the house’s main block and a later addition is part of the old streetscape and should be retained. Preservation Planner Holly (staff) told the commission the connector appears on historic Sanborn maps and that the application, as submitted, proposed removal rather than retention or documented move‑off. Holly recommended either keeping the connector in place…
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