6 Pleasant St

Historic District Survey information for 6 Pleasant St

Architectural Description: 6 Pleasant Street is a 2-story, 3-bay dwelling. The hipped roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles, and has a gabled dormer on the south slope. The building faces south toward Commercial Street. A stuccoed chimney is located on the east roof slope. A wood deck accesses the sidehall entry door, which is a replacement door with storm. The door and window surrounds are simple wood, and a wide frieze is present below that eaves. Windows are 6/1 DHS wood with storms. A 1-story hipped roof addition is located on the north facade.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): Federal in form and Greek Revival in detailing. Situated on a hill slop, and probably once commanding a harbor view, this house is located on all of the early maps and atlases. In 1880, the site was owned by Mrs. A. Knowles.

Bibliography and/or References: Barnstable County Atlas., 1880. Barnstable County Atlas., 1907. Cape Cod Directory, 1901. H.F. Wallings Co. Map of Provincetown Village. Atlas, 1858. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889.

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Dwellings, Historic Districts--Massachusetts--Provincetown, and Pleasant Street (Provincetown, Mass.)

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)