Nantucket Live Cam

Whether your visit to Nantucket lasts for a day or a lifetime, it is difficult not to be impressed by the historic architecture of the island and it's remarkable preservation. At first glance, the historic gray shingled buildings are beautiful and charming. The continuity of the architecture provides a sense of place and an overwhelming serenity.

But with a closer examination of the structure, it is evident that the cultural and social history of the island is embedded into the architecture, inseparable and preserved. Over 800 structures remain that predate the Civil War. "Preservation is dynamic," according to Cynthia Ruffner of Preservation Institute: Nantucket, "It's not just that old buildings are precious, it's that these are old buildings that people live in and a downtown that people use."