Edgartown Village Historic District, Historic district in Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States
Edgartown Village Historic District is a historic neighborhood in Massachusetts containing homes and public buildings scattered across several streets and spanning multiple centuries. The structures range from the early 1700s through the 1930s and include both residential and commercial properties.
The district developed over centuries, with the oldest houses built in the early 1700s and construction continuing into the 20th century. Major expansion occurred during the 1800s when the whaling industry brought wealth and prompted construction of substantial homes.
The homes here display architectural styles ranging from Georgian to Greek Revival to Colonial Revival, each reflecting design choices from different eras. Walking through the streets, you notice how these varied styles create a visual record of changing tastes and building practices over time.
The district is walkable and centrally located, with most buildings easily visible from public streets and sidewalks. Keep in mind that many homes are private residences, so viewing is limited to their exteriors from the street.
The Captain D. Fisher House, built in 1704, stands as one of the few surviving buildings from the district's earliest construction period. This home showcases construction techniques and design elements that are over two centuries older than most other structures in the area.
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