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Hadwen House

96 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554
508 228 1894
Ranked #22 of 39 attractions in Nantucket
4.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Traveller Description:  This historic site is Nantucket Island's best-known architectural symbol of the prosperity enjoyed by the 19th-century whaling merchants.  Owned by... more »
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2010
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When first constructed in 1845, the Hadwen House brought a sense of prosperity and opulence never before seen on Nantucket. The portico with Ionic columns and widow's walk is only the start of your tour. The interior boasts a splendid curving staircase, double west parlors with marble fireplaces, Brussels carpets, fine Boston classical furniture, and gas chandeliers. The rest of... More

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