480 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 480 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 480 Commercial St. is a 1-story, 3-bay cottage with side ell; cross-gable roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles, full cornice return; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood trim; building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes 1/1 DHS replacements, one end window on the main portion of the primary facade has been converted to a secondary doorway, bay window is located at the front gable end; there is a deck across the primary facade; there are matching flat hoods over the main door and ell door on the primary facade; hoods are supported by elaborate end brackets with pendants, illustrating Italianate style alterations; corner pilasters, full cornice return and frieze exhibit the Greek Revival style; an addition was made at the right side, extended toward the rear of the property; this addition has a bay window, gable-roofed wall dormer and 1/1 DHS, awning and paired casement windows; a porch and exterior step extend from the rear facade accessing a 2nd-story entry at that location.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)