THE NANTUCKET. 
 
 The Hotel of the above name, to the cut of which we would call your attention, is just 
 completed, and is newly furnished throughout in a most attractive manner. It is 260 feet in 
 length, and is located on Brant Point, on the Island of Nantucket. This Island is 30 miles 
 in length, 3 to 5 miles in breadth, and is situated about 30 miles from the main land. Little 
 need be said regarding the climate and sanitary conditions of this favored spot, but a few 
 facts may be of interest. 
 
 First — It is nearer the Gulf Stream than any other American summer resort. The air 
 is, therefore, very soft, and yet bracing, and moist without being damp. Fogs, such as occur 
 at so many of our summer watering places, being very rare here ; and there is none of that 
 disagreeable stickiness so often noticeable in the air of other localities. At times, after heavy 
 storms, the ocean spray is sometimes blown the full breadth of the Island, saturating the air 
 with chloride of sodium, the sulphates of magnesium, calcium and potassium, and other val- 
 uable medicinal agents. 
 
 Second — Owing to its distance from the coast, the climate is essentially oceanic, and is 
 therefore more equable, and also cooler, than on the main land. 
 
 Third — But although the air is cooler, the water is warmer than at other seaside resorts, 
 and the bathing is therefore more enjoyable, and attended with less shock to the nervous 
 system. 
 
 Fourth — Owing to its situation, one never experiences that hot, parching summer wind 
 from the centre of the continent ; but from whatever quarter the wind blows, it is always a 
 cool, comfortable, sea-breeze. 
 
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For these and other similar reasons, this quaint and beautiful little spot has for the last 
 five years gradually increased in popularity, by a steady and natural growth, until the demand 
 for accommodations has far exceeded the supply. 
 
 The Nantucket is situated directly upon tlfe beach, and is the only hotel on the island 
 so placed. It is only 10 minutes walk to the Post Office, which is situated near the centre of 
 the town. The latter may also be reached by public conveyance, or by carriage from The 
 Nantucket Stables. The grand parlor of the Hotel is located on the second floor, and com- 
 mands a view of the water on all four sides, while in addition, in front, over the piazza, is a 
 spacious balcony, and at the rear, an ample stage for the use of the guests for tableaux, private 
 theatricals, etc. The parlor is unobstructed by posts or columns of any kind, the ceiling 
 being supported by immense trusses spanning the entire width. 
 
 The Nantucket has been constructed from plans drawn by Mr. George F. Hammond, 
 of Boston, Architect; who has also designed the cottages which have been erected on Brant 
 Point, near the Hotel. Special attention has always been paid to all arrangements conducive 
 to the comfort and convenience of guests. 
 
 From the windows of the Hotel is obtained a most superb view. On the one side stretches 
 Vineyard Sound and the broad Atlantic ; on the other, the harbor, dotted with white sails, 
 and the houses of the quaint old town nestling together beyond. It may here be mentioned 
 that OUT OF OVER ONE HUNDRED SLEEPING-ROOMS IN THE NAN- 
 TUCKET THERE ARE ONLY TWO THAT DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY 
 OUT ON THE WATER. 
 
 Land has been set aside and ample provision has been made for that deservedly popular 
 game, Lawn Tennis. 
 
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Tlie Bathing on the beach extending in front of the Hotel is unsurpassed ; indeed, the 
 greater part of the bathing during the last five years has been from Brant Point. 
 
 Charming Drives to various parts of the Island while away many a pleasant summer after- 
 noon, and the points of interest are varied and numerous. 
 
 Communication may be had between the Town and the Hotel at stated hours, by the 
 little steamer Island Belle. Also, by sailboats, in which for numbers and excellence, as well 
 as cheapness, Nantucket probably leads all other watering places along the coast. Large 
 yachts from the New York and Eastern Yacht Clubs sail swiftly past, so close as to be within 
 almost a stone's throw from the broad piazza of the Hotel, and rounding the point, come to 
 anchor in the harbor beyond. Parties for pleasure sailing, or for that most exciting of all 
 salt water sports. Blue Fishing, are daily gotten up, and many are the sails that may be 
 counted from the hotel piazza, directly in front of which the fishing grounds are located. 
 
 A steady ocean breeze blows nearly all the time, and we wish here to state that no lives 
 have ever been lost on this coast, from sailboats, while they were in charge of professional 
 boatmen. 
 
 The Nantucket is reached from New York or Boston by steamers connecting with the 
 Old Colony line. The course followed by these steamers is such, being sheltered by the 
 land for a large part of the way, that little apprehension need be had of sea-sickness. 
 
 The management of the Hotel will be under the charge of Mr. J. S. Uoyle, formerly of 
 the St. James, Boston, the Rockland House, Nantasket, and latterly of the Ocean House, 
 Nantucket. For further information regarding price and location of rooms, apply to 
 
 J. S. DOYLE, 
 
 "The Nantucket," 
 
 Nantucket, Mass. 
 
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 NOTICE. 
 
 The undersigned desires to state that ten lots, each 70x100, on Brant Point, are offered for sale foi the 
 purpose of erecting Cottage Houses only, with the following restrictions, which are made for the purpose of 
 protecting the purchasers and insuring a first-class design : 1st — The cottage is to be built within one year from 
 the date of deed. 2d — It is to be set back 15 feet from the street. 3d — It is to have a piazza on at least one 
 side. 4th — It is to be designed by a member of some society of architects. These lots are offered at reason- 
 able prices, and any jierson desiring further information may apply to 
 
 THE BRANT POINT LAND COMPANY, 
 Nantucket, Mass. 
 
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 NOTICE. 
 
 The undersigned desires to state that ten lots, each 70x100, on Brant Point, are offered for sale for the 
 purpose of erecting Cottage Houses only, with the following restrictions, which are made for the purpose of 
 lirotecting the purchasers and insuring a first-class design : 1st — The cottage is to be built within one year from 
 the date of deed. 2d — It is to be set back 15 feet from the street. 3d — It is to have a piazza on at least one 
 side. 4th — It is to be designed by a member of some society of architects. These lots are offered at reason- 
 able prices, and any person desiring further information may apply to 
 
 THE BRANT POINT LAND COMPANY, 
 Nantucket, Mass. 
 
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