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Everett Uberto Crosby
1871–1960
A careful chronicler of Nantucket’s past, he wrote detailed, affectionate books about the island’s history, architecture, and printed record. His work is especially valued by readers interested in old houses, local history, and the character of coastal New England.
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"95% perfect" : The older residences at Nantucket
by Everett Uberto Crosby
About the author
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on April 2, 1871, Everett Uberto Crosby later became closely associated with Nantucket, where he was remembered as a historian, author, and citizen of the island. Sources connected with Nantucket history describe him as the author of important studies of the island’s past and decorative arts.
His best-known books include Nantucket in Print and "95% Perfect": The Older Residences at Nantucket. These works helped document Nantucket’s architecture, bibliography, and local heritage in a way that still makes them useful to historians and general readers.
Crosby died in 1960. While readily available sources confirm his dates and his reputation as a Nantucket historian, they provide only limited biographical detail, so this overview focuses on the parts of his life and work that could be clearly verified.