256 Bradford St

Historic District Survey information for 256 Bradford St

Architectural Description: 256 Bradford Street is a 2-story, Astylistic building; the roof is side gable with brackets and a shed dormer on the east and west facade; the exterior is clad in vinyl; the fenestration includes 6/6 DHS windows, with plank operable shutters at the 1st story; the primary entrance contains a shed-roof hood supported by metal knee braces and a wood deck extends across the front facade; an enclosed small gable roofed addition extends from the front of the building and has a concrete block foundation; a 2-story addition with gable roof and brick chimney is located at the rear

Historical Narrative: Tax assessment has 1880. As per Mary Avellar (1977): "Floated over house. Probably first post office in Provincetown."

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)