As one of Martha's Vineyard's premiere general contracting firms, Colonial Reproductions has been crafting timeless homes since 1978. Renowned for meticulous historical renovations and bespoke new construction, Colonial Reproductions, led by Norman Rankow and Melanie Rankow Prescott, brings unparalleled expertise to every project. Our commitment ensures every project is an enjoyable journey, creating legacies that will be passed down for generations to come. As proud residents, we preserve the island's charm in every restoration and custom-built masterpiece.
Colonial Reproductions has been crafting timeless homes for over 45 years. Renowned for meticulous historical renovations and bespoke new construction, Colonial Reproductions is your premiere general contracting firm on Martha’s Vineyard.
About
We build more than homes; we build relationships
At Colonial Reproductions, building your custom home isn't just a project—it's a partnership built on trust, communication, and a shared vision of creating something truly exceptional. From the initial planning phases to the final touches, we're with you every step of the way. Our team offers expert advice helping you make informed decisions that align with your vision and budget.
ABOUT COLONIAL REPRODUCTIONS
Meet the Team
Gabby Hoxsie
Client Relations
Bucko Dello Russo
job site supervisor
Vice President
President
Rebecca Rabeni
Bookkeeper
Norman Rankow
President
Norman Rankow was born and raised in New York City. He attended the State University of New York at Farmingdale on Long Island and graduated with the degree of Associate in Applied Science. Then in 1978 he attended and graduated from the Long Island Builders Institute.
After college Norman worked for Contractors Supply Corp. in Long Island City covering the five boroughs of New York City, selling equipment to construction companies for waste handling, scrap operations, and other related businesses to both large and small contractors.
Norman founded Colonial Reproductions, Inc. in 1978 on Martha’s Vineyard where he had summered as a child with his parents in the 60’s. Over the past 45+ years, he has built the business to the size it is today and is honored to be considered one of the premier & award winning General Contracting firms on Martha’s Vineyard.
Colonial Reproductions, Inc. manages and produces high-end custom projects for architectural firms and homeowners while endorsing the utmost of standards and expectations. “We pride ourselves on attention to detail and maintain an in-house staff with decades of experience in the construction field.”
Our clients often praise our talents and abilities, especially the working relationships that develop over the course of our projects. Feel free to contact any of our former clients, most of which we value as friends today.
Founder- M.V. Youth
Current President and Chairman of the Board - Martha’s Vineyard Boys and Girls Club
Current Member – M.V. Chamber of Commerce
Current Member – Edgartown Board of Trade
Current Member – M.V. Builders Association
Current Member – Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod
Past Board of Directors Member for 18 years – M.V. Chamber of Commerce
Past President for 4 years – M.V. Chamber of Commerce
Past President for 15 years – M.V. Community Development Corp. (501c3)
Past Chairman for 15 years – Edgartown Dredge Management Committee
Past Chairman for 10 years – Summer Workforce Housing Taskforce
Past Member for 10 years (3 as Chairman) – Edgartown Planning Board
Past Member for 5 years – Edgartown Affordable Housing Committee
Past Member for 3 years – Edgartown Zoning Board of Appeals – Alternate
Past Member for 3 years – Edgartown School Committee
Past Member – Edgartown Public Library Building Committee
Affiliations and Involvement
Vice President
Melanie Rankow Prescott
Melanie Rankow Prescott was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard. She returned fulltime to work in the family business after graduating from Quinnipiac University with her BS in Business Management & Entrepreneurship in 2006. She has been the head of Client Relations working directly with our clients and their decorators to aid in all aspects of the customers selections, in addition to acting as the vice president of Colonial Reproductions overseeing all business operations and project onboarding.
Melanie was actively involved in the Edgartown Board of Trade from 2009 – 2014 volunteering on the committees for the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, Christmas in Edgartown and the Pink & Green Weekend. She also sat on the Board of Directors and was appointed Treasurer for a three-year term during that time.
Melanie received her Real Estate Salesperson’s license in 2015 and is honored to be a part of the O'Hanlon Group | Compass team here on Martha's Vineyard.
She and her husband Nick live in Edgartown with their two children.
Rebecca Rabeni
Bookkeeper
Rebecca Rabeni has been with Colonial Reproductions since May of 2015. Prior to her time here, she has worked for several non-profits and marketing agencies across the Island. She has also worked as the Program Director for the MV Chamber of Commerce and been the Dining Room Manager at the Vineyard Golf Club.
Rebecca has been living year round on Island since 2002 with husband, Anthony, and 2 children, who attended the Edgartown School and MVRHS. She has and is always actively involved in the various extracurriculars the island offers youths, including the MV Figure Skating Club and several High School athletic teams.
Rebecca grew up in a small rural town in Central Pennsylvania. She attended the University of Delaware and graduated with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant Management. From there she moved to Washington, D.C. where she trained and worked with Hyatt Hotel Corporation.
Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, traveling and attending “foodie” events.
Gabby Hoxsie
Client Relations
Gabriella Hoxsie, a Martha's Vineyard native, attended Edgartown school and comes from a family deeply rooted in the island community. She graduated from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School and earned her Bachelor's in Psychology followed by a Master's in Organizational Management from Boston College, focusing on Corporate Communications and Marketing.
Transitioning into marketing, Gabby began her career at Digitas North America, managing paid social campaigns for Bank of America. She later joined Compass, advising real estate professionals in New England, including Martha's Vineyard.
Reconnecting with a former client, Melanie Rankow Prescott, Gabby returned to Martha's Vineyard and joined Colonial Reproductions in 2023. As part of the client relations team, she facilitates interior decisions, bridging clients, decorators, and trades, and finds passion in her work alongside the CR team and clients.
Wendy, walpole outdoors
Colonial Reproductions’ work is impeccable – from the framing to the finishing details. Colonial Reproductions’ houses are well known for their form and function. Norman has great attention to detail and keeps a project on track, which is very important on Martha’s Vineyard since the summer is the vacation season. I have worked with Colonial Reproductions for over 5 years and the whole staff is excellent and knowledgeable about the building process.
Martha, edgartown
Colonial Reproductions is an independent building contractor owned by Norman Rankow. He has built two homes for me. My experience with Norman and his employees has been nothing short of exceptional. Both projects were on budget, the timelines were adhered to, and the punch lists were short and quickly eliminated.
Andy & Amy, Edgartown
We hired Norman Rankow and his accomplished team at Colonial Reproductions to build a new home for us on Martha's Vineyard. The experience could not have been more positive or gone more smoothly. We couldn't be happier. Despite the almost 3,000 miles between us and this new construction, Norman and the team kept us informed with regular updates, photos, and videos every step of the way. Colonial is always an easy phone call away to fix any problems that come up. They're great people, great builders, and a pleasure to work with. We LOVE the house they built for us and remain grateful to Colonial for creating our dream home.
Bill + Pat, Edgartown, MA
Norman Rankow and the team at Colonial Reproductions built our home on Martha’s Vineyard in 2010. They were great – professional, thorough, caring that things be done correctly, and recommending only the best. We remain completely satisfied with their work and would not hesitate to recommend them.
community
Building Community Matters
Norman Rankow featured with fellow boys and girls club board members accepting $1 Million Pledge from MV Youth for new club facilities. Read full article
At Colonial Reproductions, we're deeply rooted in our island community. We actively support youth initiatives, town preservation, and local commerce. By investing in our youth, preserving our town's heritage, and partnering with local businesses, we're dedicated to building a stronger, more vibrant community together.
Norman is currently serving as the President and Chairman of the Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Board. This past December MV Youth generously pledged $1 Million to the ongoing capital campaign for the new Boys and Girls Club Facilities.
Proud Sponsors
Animal Shelter of
Martha's Vineyard
Boston Celtics
Shamrock Foundation
C.O.R.E. Foundation
of St. John
Make-A-Wish Foundation
MV Food & Wine Festival
Martha's Vineyard
Preservation Trust
MV Ice Arena
VNA of Cape Cod
MV Youth
Martha's Vineyard Boys & Girls Club
Hospice of Martha's Vineyard
Island Housing Trust
Edgartown Firemans
Association
Edgartown Patrolmans
Association
Edgartown Board of Trade
