Old House Journal

A Nantucket Original

A PRESERVED OLD CAPE BECOMES A GRACIOUS YEAR-ROUND HOME.

“Richard Jenrette was a friend and mentor,” says Al Messina, referring to the late businessman and preservationist renowned for his rescue of classic homes.

“I’d always wanted to restore an old house. My favorite period of American history is between 1780 and 1810, so I

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