470 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 470 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 470 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 3-bay, Greek Revival-style sidehall dwelling; gable-front roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles, partial cornice returns; exterior is clad in clapboard siding with wood corner boards and trim; building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes 6/6 DHS wood windows and louvered inoperable shutters; recessed door has panel reveals and the surround has pilasters, sidelights and a transom replacement; Greek Revival details include corner pilasters and partial cornice returns, as well as simple window trim and door surround; a circa-1890 front porch exhibits Queen Anne elements such as turned posts, balustrade and decorative knee braces at the top of the posts; entrance on front of ell is reached by wood steps and is flanked by 6/6 DHS on one side; shed roof dormer on roof slope; ell contains a shed roof; porch has panels below eaves with modillions.

Text

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)