25 Tremont St

Historic District Survey information for 25 Tremont St

Architectural Description: This building includes Units A1 and A2 in the "Willows" development. Other buildings on the parcel were constructed c.1990. The main section is a 1 1/2-story, 4 bay, 3/4 cottage with side gable roof. Clapboard clads primary facades, and wood shingles are located on the secondary facades. A brick chimney is located at the ridge, and there is a skylight on the front roof slope. A large shed dormer is located on the rear roof slope, providing 2nd story space. A 1-story, hipped roof addition is located to the north and east of the main section, and it has its own entry on the east facade. A 1-story addition is setback on the west side with its own entry. This is Unit A1, while the main section is A2. A shed dormer is located on the front slope of the addition. A spiral stair accesses a 2nd-story deck at the rear. The door is a replacement, as are the windows, which are 6/6 DHS.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): Not shown on the 1836 map, 25 Tremont Street first appears in 1858 as being owned by J. Small, possibly the same owner of 64 Commercial Street. A Mr. Jesse Small is listed in the 1858 atlas as a dealer in groceries. By 1880, the house came under the ownership of J. Nickerson who also owned other land nearby. In 1907, the resident is noted as J. Cowen. This house is located at the corner of West Vine Street which is one of Provincetown's earliest side streets . Currently "The Willows" (2004)

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

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Dwellings, Historic Districts--Massachusetts--Provincetown, and Tremont Street

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)