140 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 140 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 140 Commercial St. was originally a 1-1/2-story, Colonial Revival-style 3/4 cottage, but now has a 2-story flat-roof enclosed addition extending from the front facade; side-gable roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles, rear brick chimney; exterior is clad in clapboard with wood shingles on secondary facade; building sits on a concrete block foundation, with a brick foundation on the rear portion of the building; fenestration includes 6/6 DHS with storms on all facades; primary entrance is located in a 1-story, flat-roof enclosed storefront with a denticulated cornice extending from the front facade and is accessed by two paired 15-light doors with 14-light transoms; 2nd-story balcony above 1st-story storefront has wood balustrade; incised 2nd-story porch on front facade is accessed by exterior staircase; a secondary entrance is located on side facade near front; a 2-story gable-roof addition with multiple entries extends from rear facade; exterior staircase part of rear portion provides access to upper stories of historic core.

Historical Narrative: Currently "Provincial Fine Gifts" (2003)

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)