586 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 586 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 586 Commercial St. is a 1-1/2-story, 5-bay full cottage with a 2-story side ell addition. The original portion has a side-gable roof sheathed in asphalt shingles; center chimney; exterior is clad in clapboard siding; fenestration includes 12/12 DHS wood windows on the 1st floor, with inset replacement 2/2 DHS windows in the shed dormer; modern alterations to the shed dormer; the central entry has a fanlight and fluted pilasters; an exterior stair is attached to the side elevation. A 2-story side ell was attached in the latter portion of the 20th century. This portion includes a side-gable roof sheathed in asphalt shingles; addition sits on a concrete block foundation; primary entrance is accessed by a central door with sliding glass doors flanked by single-light windows on each side. The 2nd story is set back to accommodate a deck at that level, containing sliding glass doors and single-light windows. A skylight is located on the front roof slope. There is a deck across the 1st floor front. 1-story rear section on addition. 2nd story added in (2004).

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)