520 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 520 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 520 Commercial St. is a 1-1/2 story, 4-bay 3/4 cottage; side-gable roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles; central brick chimney at ridge; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood corner boards and trim; fenestration includes 6/6 wood DHS, operable louvered shutters, right side facade contains 4/4 and 2/1 DHS wood, left side facade contains 6/6 DHS wood with inoperable shutters; primary entrance is accessed by a panel door and aluminum storm door; wood door surround with pilasters, transom and dentil-like trim along top of surround; secondary entry on right side facade; front yard is enclosed by a picket fence.

Historical Narrative: As per Mary Avellar (1976): "Home of Gerritt Hondius noted artist. Wife well known pianist. Hondius (1891-1970). Born Kampen Holland July 4, 1891 of a distinguished line of artists. Studied Royal Academy of The Hague, Lauren Art Colony, Lauren, Holland, Max Weber Art Student's League. Had more than 55 one-man shows in America and Europe." (CONFLICT WITH HISTORY FOR NO. 516) As per Tom Boland (1994): "Shown on the 1858 map as belonging to P. Atkins, 520 Commercial is an early example of the Federal style. In 1880, the owner was Mrs. Johnson."

Bibliography and/or References: Barnstable County Atlas., 1880. Barnstable County Atlas., 1907. Cape Cod Directory, 1901. The Extremity of Cape Cod. Map, 1836. H.F. Wallings Co. Map of Provincetown Village. Atlas, 1858. Provincetown Advocate. November 11, 1984. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)