7 p.m. publish time for today’s post. What can I say? I’ve clearly been enjoying my travels! ;)
I love walking down Main Street in Nantucket. Of course, so many of my favorite stores–Blue Beetle, Shift, Vis-A-Vis and Murray’s Toggery Shop, just to name a few–are located along the main drag. But head away from the commercial area, and you’ll see some of the most historical houses on the island, many of which belonged to wealthy sea captains and shipowners during the 17th and 18th centuries when Nantucket was considered to be the whaling capital of the world.
I think the coolest part of this is that some of homes are still owned by descendants of pre-Civil War Nantucket! Something else I find incredibly interesting is the number of “widow’s walks” you’ll see perched atop the houses. These railed rooftop platforms or enclosed structures were designed for the mariners’ wives so that they could watch for their husbands’ return. Often, they didn’t return–thus the “widow.”
Anyway, there are a bunch of different styles of houses that can be found on Main Street, and these styles give passersby clues as to when they were originally built. It’s such an amazing street, and definitely worth a stroll the next time you’re in Nantucket. ;) Below are some photos from the walk I took along Main with Mom and Dad the other night. Enjoy!
Okay, it’s official. I need to visit Nantucket. Those homes are so gorgeous!
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
One of my best friends works on ACK and I visit every summer, it’s such a beautiful place! You’re making me anxious for my trip, I’m glad you enjoyed!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
One of my best friends works on ACK and I visit every summer, it’s such a beautiful place! You’re making me anxious for my trip, I’m glad you enjoyed!
Laura | Laura Aime Vous
There are just no words to describe how quaint Nantucket is! You have captured it just so perfectly!
This makes me want to go back like right MEOW!!! Hope you are having the best time! P.S. Your mom and grandma are adorable!!!! (talking about the Basken Robbins post)
I need to get to the East Coast ASAP! So gorgeous!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Oh my gosh, ACK looks gorgeous! I can’t wait to visit one day (hopefully soon!)
xoxo,
Katie
chicincarolina.blogspot.com
Kelly, are these photos taken with the a6000 as well? They look gorgeous! I am considering giving it a shot
I actually had my Canon 5D Mark III with me that day, so no… But I totally need to do more posts with my a6000. I will when I have the baby, for sure! (Planning on bringing it everywhere.) Thank you for the inspiration! :)