Shanunga, Mitchell Street (moved from original location), Siasconset, Nantucket County, MA

Significance: The smaller portion was probably built at the fishing stage of Sesachacha, and the higher part added after removal to Siasconset. The exterior illustrates the completed Siasconset house of the larger size with interior little changed.

Survey number: HABS MA-610

Building/structure dates: ca. 1682 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: after 1700

Building/structure dates: 1780 Subsequent Work

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