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| | NANTUCKET - LoveToKnow Article on NANTUCKET |
 | | In 1712 a Nantucket whaler, Christopher Hussey, blown out to sea, killed some sperm whales and thus introduced the sperm-oil industry and put an end to the period in which only drift- and shore- or boat-whaling had been carried on the shore fishery died out about 1760. | | | In 1775 the Nantucket fleet numbered 150, and the population was between 5000 and 6000, about 90% being Quakers; but by 1785 the fleet had been shattered, 134 ships being destroyed or captured during the war. |
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| | Nantucket Nectars Quotes |
| | Jim Congdon is a native Nantucketer who competes for Nantucket Nectars in triatholon [sic] events around the world. | | | The Pacific Ocean is spotted with islands whose names have been derived from Nantucket families. | | | Dave Scribner, local Nantucket legend, cruises Nantucket streets, in "bleety-bleety", his Impala convertible. |
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http://www.netspace.org/~jrp/Nectars.html
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| | Nantucket, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Sankaty Head lighthouse at the eastern end of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts ca. | | | Needless to say, the movement was not carried to fruition, as the islands remain a part of Massachusetts. | | | Nantucket is also the home of the mythical "man from Nantucket" made famous in numerous limericks, some of which are obscene. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantucket,_Massachusetts
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| | News - Man From Nantucket Sues For Joke Rights |
| | Lizynski claims that he is indeed the “man from Nantucket ” and that large joke companies have been profiting from what is rightfully his for over thirty years. | | | Lizynski stands by his claims that he is the man from Nantucket, though he admits that proving it will be difficult. | | | Lizynski's doctor and dentist also plan to testify in support of his claims. |
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http://www.onthejohnnews.com/2004/005/nantucket.htm
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| | Mitchell's Book Corner Nantucket History & Architecture Books |
| | Sea-Captains’ Houses and Rose-Covered Cottages by Margaret Moore Booker, Rose Gonnella and Patricia Egan Butler is a long-awaited addition to your Nantucket library with its meticulously researched text and fine photographs and other supporting illustrative material. | | | A historical exploration of the cultural diversity of Nantucket by introducing readers to the many non-anglos who have made the island their home. | | | The long-awaited, eminently readable, definitive work on the philosophy and politics of the Religious Society of Friends and its stamp on Nantucket's governance and economic development, B.T. (Before Tourism). |
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http://www.mitchellsbookcorner.com/bookstore/history.html
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| | Hy-Line Cruises |
| | Washed by the Atlantic, with beaches and water incredibly clear and sparkling, Nantucket has a history of seafaring greatness. | | | Nantucket, a place out of time and less than two hours away with Hy-Line. | | | Once you've set foot on the "Far-Away Isle," you'll want to return again and again. |
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http://www.hy-linecruises.com/seasonal_nantucket.asp
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| | Nantucket Island 1976 - 78 |
| | Probably the same one written about in Melville's Moby Dick | | | It is out of print now, but the doors are an interesting subject to photograph. | | | 1974 E.A. Stackpole published a book: "Nantucket Doorways:Threshold to the Past" |
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http://homepage.mac.com/pmallouk/Family/PhotoAlbum37.html
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| | The Golden Basket presents . . . A Guide to Nantucket |
| | In fact, the very name Nantucket comes from a Native American word meaning "faraway island" or "land far out to sea." | | | 3.5 miles north to south and 14 miles east to west, Nantucket is an island, a county and a town - the only place in America with the same name for all three. | | | When you first step upon the island, you will feel that you have entered a place out of time. |
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http://thegoldenbasket.com/nantucket.htm
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| | Nantucket Real Estate and Vacation Rentals by Lee Real Estate |
| | Disclaimer: All information contained herein is believed accurate but is not guaranteed | | | When contemplating a purchase of property on Nantucket we will take the time to listen to your needs, then create a personalized profile of properties that most closely match your requirements. | | | Positioning and promoting your home to both potential buyers and members of the real estate community will ensure a successful real estate experience. |
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http://www.leerealestate.com
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| | Nantucket TravelWise @ nationalgeographic.com |
| | How to order a comprehensive guidebook from the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce | | | Writer David Halberstam notes that fall is the best time of year in Nantucket, after summer tourists have left and the population dwindles from 45,000 to 10,000. | | | We think you’ll be inspired to visit after reading his tale. |
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http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/archive/2000-10-22-0.html
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| | The Inquirer and Mirror -- Nantucket's Newspaper Since 1821 |
| | Weather turns foul following months of heat and sun | | | In fact, she says it is one of her favorite things about her job behind the deli counter at the Stop and Shop, which she has had for 19 years. | | | After a torrent of criticism was leveled at Selectman Whitey Willauer for his comments about the island’s foreign workers during a Master Plan forum on housing late last month, Willauer this week issued an apology. |
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http://www.ack.net
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| | Nantucket Cottages, The Cottages at Boat Basin, Nantucket Island Resorts |
| | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / ©2005 Nantucket Island Resorts | | | Set within Nantucket Island's magnificent waterfront and just a short walk from historic downtown, The Cottages offer the ideal spot from which to explore the island. | | | The view from The Cottages is a panorama of sun, sea and boats in Nantucket's busy harbor; all enjoyed from outdoor patios or decks where guests can host outdoor picnics or clambakes. |
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http://www.harborviewcottages.com
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| | Nantucket Boat Basin, Nantucket Marina Services, Nantucket Moorings |
| | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / ©2004 Nantucket Island Resorts | | | The Boat Basin is just two blocks from Nantucket Town, a charming, historic seaport with fascinating shops, unique galleries and world class restaurants. | | | Harbor House Village is owned and operated by Nantucket Island Resorts, a collection of premier properties on Nantucket including: The Wauwinet, White Elephant, The Cottages at the Boat Basin, Jared Coffin House, and Nantucket Boat Basin. |
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http://www.nantucketboatbasin.com
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| | Nantucket, Massachusetts...ancestrial home of the Wampanoaq |
| | This is not to say that Nantucket is stuck in time. | | | This is reflected strongly in the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, which is dedicated to preserving Nantucket, its traditions and its prosperity (in that order). | | | Nantucket was first settled in 1659 by families seeking refuge from the religious intolerance of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. |
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http://www.vergie.com/nantucket.html
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| | nanhome |
| | For Questions or Comments about this site, please email the | | | OUR NAMESAKE: NANTUCKET shares its name with the island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. | | | Customer Accessibility Page explains how to receive alternate accessible web page format for persons with disabilities. |
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http://www.uscg.mil/d7/units/grukeywest/Nantucket
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| | Nantucket Memories |
| | I believe Nantucket brought me the love of the ocean that will keep me from my home state as a place of retirement because the ocean forever will call my name.... | | | I have been to Nantucket two times, both times during early October. | | | I adore Nantucket, my favorite place in the world. |
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http://thegoldenbasket.com/memories.htm
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| | The Beaches of Nantucket |
| | Nantucket is an island located directly off the coast of the state Massachusetts. | | | Nantucket has nothing to slow down breaking waves and since 1980 more than 25 buildings have been destroyed. | | | The island of Nantucket is putting their best effort forward to preserve this precious land. |
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http://www.nichols.edu/faculty/pelto/coastalerosion/2002/Nantucket.htm
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| | Nantucket Ice Frequently Asked Questions |
| | Nantucket Ice is a non-profit organization with a 501 (c) 3 designation, founded in 1995 by a group of local residents whose mission is to build and endow the first year-round community skating rink on Nantucket Island. | | | Nantucket Ice is committed to raising the necessary capital funds needed from private donors and keeping the facility independent of the town. | | | Additionally, there will be no long-term debts associated with this project. |
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http://www.nantucket.org/ice/faq.html
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| | Nantucket Cape Cod MA by Cape Cod Nantucket .com |
| | The island’s original inhabitants, the Wampanoag Indians, lived undisturbed until 1641 when the island was deeded by the English (the authorities in control of the land from the coast of Maine to New York) to Thomas Mayhew and his son, merchants of Watertown and Martha’s Vineyard. | | | The island’s beginnings in western history can be traced to its reported sighting by Norsemen in the 11th century. | | | When Europeans began to settle in the area around Cape Cod, the island became a place of refuge for regional Indians, as Nantucket was not yet discovered by white men. |
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http://www.capecodnantucket.com
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| | Preservation-Nantucket.com - Summer Program |
| | Historic preservation is interdisciplinary in theory and practice. | | | Many PI:N graduates and faculty hold key positions in the field of preservation, and PI:N project documentation of numerous Nantucket cultural resources are accessible at the Nantucket Historical Association Research Library on island. | | | The academic curriculum includes: historic preservation theory and practice; graphic and photographic archival documentation of Nantucket buildings and sites under HABS/HAER conventions and guidelines; and research and analysis of historic cultural resources using National Park Service Historic Structure Report process and methodology. |
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http://www.preservation-nantucket.com/PIN/SummerProgram.asp
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| | Nantucket on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Nantucket and the small adjacent islands constitute both Nantucket town and Nantucket co. Settled in 1659, the island was part of New York from 1660 to 1692, when it was ceded to Massachusetts. | | | The village of Nantucket is the trade center of the island and is known for its many old houses. | | | NEW ENGLAND.a former sea Captain's wooden home in Nantucket. |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/N/Nantucke.asp
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| | Boston.com / Business / Technology / Next-generation wireless Net eyed for Nantucket |
| | Nantucket town administrator Elizabeth Gibson said the company may need a license ''to occupy space in a public way." The town counsel is reviewing the plan, and it could be another four to eight weeks before it comes to selectmen for approval, Gibson said. | | | We're just looking to change how people connect to the Internet on Nantucket," Havil said. | | | Havil said that Nantucket's population swells to as many as 50,000 during the summer with vacationers, making it an ideal market for a short-term WiFi service. |
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http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2004/08/04/next_generation_wireless_net_eyed_for_nantucket
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| | Nantucket Travel Guide Fodor's Online |
| | The small commercial area of Nantucket Town is the center of island activity, just as it has been since the early 1700s. | | | Nantucketers, however, are resolved that the beaches should remain accessible to the general public. | | | For the first time since its golden age as a world-renowned whaling capital in the early 1800s, the tiny island of Nantucket is decidedly on a roll. |
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http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=nantucket@190
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| | UMass Boston's Nantucket Field Station |
| | The entire island of Nantucket is a National Historic District, with more than 800 pre-Civil War buildings. | | | The Nantucket Historical Association is of special note, with a world-class whaling museum, a second museum with changing exhibits on other aspects of island culture, nine additional historic properties ranging from a Quaker meeting house to a whaling baron's mansion, and a new, state-of-the-art research center housing a substantial archive of documents and photos. | | | A number of organizations support the study and preservation of its architectural heritage and interpret the island's maritime history. |
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http://www.umb.edu/nantucket/nantucket/humanities.html
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| | Nantucket |
| | In 1986 the late Edouard Stackpole, President Emeritus of the Nantucket Historical Association, who had an encyclopedic knowledge of Nantucket's history, identified William Coffin (1756 - 1835) as the man after whom the street was named. | | | It has been in the care of the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) for more than 75 years. | | | It reopened as the Ocean House hotel the year after the couple left the island, and has never since then been a private residence. |
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http://www.ecoffin.freeserve.co.uk/nantucke.htm
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| | Nantucket - A Band Of Desperate Men |
| | For those of you unaware, Nantucket lives on. | | | A would be gathering place for fans of the band, Past and Present. | | | 01/03/03 - Doris Ackerman, owner of what has to be the largest collection of Nantucket photos and memorabilia in the world, has graciously made available to us her vast archive. |
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http://www.2112online.com/nantucket
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| | Nantucket Garden Club |
| | The Nantucket Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club of America. | | | The Nantucket Garden Club maintains the historic Hadwin House Garden and recently renovated the Athenaeum (library) garden/park in the downtown historic district. | | | Efforts by members in local and national conservation efforts is a current focus of the Nantucket Garden Club. |
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http://www.nantucket.org/gardenclub
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| | Nantucket News |
| | H e may be a household name on Nantucket, but in Newburyport the largely anonymous Stephen Karp is only beginning to establish his real estate empire. | | | New DPH rules could mean more money for Fairview | | | A local business on Nantucket for over 20 years. |
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http://www.topix.net/city/nantucket-ma
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| | The Inquirer and Mirror -- Nantucket's Newspaper Since 1821 |
| | There are only two ways to get to Nantucket: by air and by sea. | | | Nantucket Memorial Airport is the second busiest airport in the state. | | | The Hy-Line operates out of the Ocean Street dock in Hyannis and Straight Wharf on Nantucket. |
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http://www.ack.net/getting_here.html
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| | Nantucket Cape Cod Hotels by Cape Cod Nantucket .com |
| | THE BARNACLE INN THE BARNACLE INN 11 FAIR STREET NANTUCKET, MA 02554 United States... | | | CARRIAGE HOUSE CARRIAGE HOUSE 5 RAYS COURT NANTUCKET, MA 02554 United States Display Map... | | | HARBORVIEW AND WHARF COTTAGES HARBORVIEW AND WHARF COTTAGES NEW WHALE STREET P.O. WOODBOX INN 29 FAIR STREET NANTUCKET, MA 02554 United States Display Map... |
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| | NHA Whaling Museum |
| | It was the sperm whale that sent young Nantucket men around the world in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in search of its valuable spermaceti for oil and candles. | | | While the flagship museum for the Nantucket Historical Association has long been a popular spot located within an original 1847 candle factory, it has never had museum-quality exhibition space in which to display its outstanding artifacts. | | | Carvings by Nantucket artists James Walter Folger and Aletha Macy line the walls, in addition to samplers made by Nantucket schoolgirls in the first years of the nineteenth century. |
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| | Amazon.com: Books: Nantucket Table |
| | Susan Simon has lived in Europe, New York City, and on Nantucket, a windswept island off the New England coast. | | | In The Nantucket Table she talks about the island, shares stories of her travels elsewhere, and presents recipes that weave flavors from Italy and beyond together with bluefish, cranberries, and other local island ingredients. | | | During the 19th century, whaling drew away the island's men while creating one of the wealthiest ports in the world. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0811814726?v=glance
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| | Destination Insider - Nantucket |
| | Once the world-renowned whaling capital of the world, the island still maintains its 17th century character and charm. | | | Just 3.5 miles by 14 miles in size, the crescent-shaped island offers over 100 miles of pristine sandy beaches, all of which are accessible to the public. | | | Twenty-six miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts lies the tiny island of Nantucket. |
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http://nantucket.destinationinsider.com
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| | Nantucket Bed and Breakfast, Nantucket Island Inn, Lodging Nantucket MA |
| | Century House has been under the same family management for over twenty years. | | | As our guest, you will be close to all the wonderful Nantucket Massachusetts activities, without having to stay right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. | | | Nantucket Bed and Breakfast, Nantucket Island Inn, Lodging Nantucket MA Century House, a historic Nantucket bed and breakfast inn, first opened its doors in 1833. |
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| | Travel Channel :: Guide to Best Beaches |
| | There is good reason for people to return to Nantucket year after year — the small-town charm and delightful atmosphere. | | | Long before Nantucket became known as a vacation destination, it was primarily a quiet whaling community off the coast of Massachusetts. | | | With all these offerings, it's no wonder Nantucket Island made it onto this year's list of America's Best Beaches. |
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http://travel.discovery.com/convergence/beachweek/nantucket.html
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| | Mass.Gov |
| | Information specific to Nantucket can also be found within the following comprehensive listings: |
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http://www.mass.gov/portal/site/massgovportal/menuitem.e1ed4a776e6931c14db4a11030468a0c?pageID=mg2localgovccpage&L=1&L0=home&L1=Resident&sid=massgov2&selectCity=Nantucket
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| | Nantucket Island Information Center: Our Community |
| | Nantucket Elementary School, Massachusetts - From March 1994 Day-In-The-Life project | | | InterGens - complete on-line guide to the Cape & Islands' extensive elder care support system. | | | The First Congregational Church in Nantucket ~ 508-228-0950 ~ 62 Centre Street, Nantucket |
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http://www.allcapecod.com/nantucket/nci.html
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| | MMA |
| | Located 30 miles off the Massachusetts coast on Nantucket Island, the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) honors America's first professional woman astronomer who believed that students learned best by doing real research projects. | | | The MMA is dedicated to furthering science education, encouraging women in science, and serving as a science resource for Nantucket. | | | Our Mission is to increase knowledge and public awareness of the universe and the natural world through programs of scientific research and education. |
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http://www.mmo.org
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| | Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental |
| | Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental has been voted "The Best of Nantucket" in the car rental category by readers the Inquirer and Mirror (Nantucket’s newspaper) each of the last five years. | | | We are an independent company, which takes pride in the fact that we rent more vehicles on Nantucket than any other company. | | | We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. |
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http://www.nantucketautorental.com
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| | ART CABINET NANTUCKET - Nantucket Island |
| | Her primary goal is to bring together the individual and the artwork in as many dimensions and levels of perception as possible. | | | Neudert has been praised for her unique vision in recreating the salon of Europe's Enlightenment for contemporary gallery-goers. | | | Doerte Neudert's Art Cabinet adds European elegance to Nantucket Island's cosmopolitan tradition. |
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http://www.artcabinet.com
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| | Nantucket Island Real Estate - Listings and vacation rentals |
| | The best harbor front property on Nantucket with water views from every room looks out on Nantucket Harbor,Coatue, and Pocomo Point. | | | And as a member of the Nantucket Association of Real Estate Brokers, we can show all properties listed for sale on the Island. | | | Spectacular sunset skies with views of Great Point, Tuckernuck, Muskeget and Nantucket Sound. |
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http://www.islandpropertiesre.com
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| | The Nantucket Whaler Guest House - Home |
| | As you venture outside on one of the few remaining cobblestone streets in the Historic District, you will find the location of the Nantucket Whaler to be superb. | | | Designed in the grand Greek Revival style of 1850, this former home of a whaling captain is now a small, sophisticated inn, a unique treasure for those seeking privacy and undeniable luxury. | | | The Nantucket Whaler’s charm is enhanced by its location next to the Whaling Museum and the Nantucket Yacht Club. |
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http://www.nantucketwhaler.com
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| | Nantucket Real Estate - Nantucket House Rental - JPFCO |
| | J Pepper Frazier realty offers an extensive selection of Nantucket Real Estate and Nantucket House Rentals throughout the Island. | | | We have a large selection of Real Estate listings on Nantucket Island with new properties added regularly. | | | This allows us to represent all listings for sale on Nantucket so that you will find the perfect opportunity to fit your needs, regardless of the listing company. |
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http://www.jpfco.com
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| | Nantucket Golf Club, The GOLFCOURSE.com - GOLF MAGAZINE's Directory of Golf Courses, Resorts & Clubs |
| | The Nantucket Golf Club, located on the island of Nantucket, is a heathlands course that presents a variety of challenges. | | | Strong winds, common to Nantucket, add another dimension of difficulty. | | | NOTE: While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, we advise you to check all information with the golf course before booking your tee-time or driving to the course. |
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http://www.golfcourse.com/search/coursedtl_ga.cfm?clubid=20108&courseid=36229&source=GA&start=1&count=10&sort=clubname&usstate=MA
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