156 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 156 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 156 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 3-bay vernacular Greek Revival-style dwelling; gable-front roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles, interior brick chimney with corbelled cap on side roof slope, partial cornice returns, corner pilasters, frieze beneath eaves on side facade; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood corner boards; building sits on an obscured foundation; fenestration includes 2/1 replacement DHS and 6/6 DHS on front facade, 2/1 replacement DHS on right side facade, 6/6 wood DHS, 2/1 replacement DHS, 1/1 replacement DHS on left side facade, 6/6 DHS and 8/8 DHS on rear facade, storm windows, inoperable shutters; primary entrance is sheltered by a 1-story, modified hipped-roof, full-width, open porch exhibiting late 19th-century detailing, including elaborate turned posts, scroll-sawn brackets, knee braces, panel balustrade, and low roof-top balustrade; secondary entry on right side facade near rear is sheltered by a shed-roof hood with knee braces; secondary entry located on rear facade.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)