401 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 401 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 401 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 5-bay, Greek Revival-style dwelling; side-gable roof is sheathed in wood shingles, partial cornice returns, two interior brick chimneys with corbelled caps; exterior is clad in wood shingles with clapboard siding on the side facade; building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes single DHS windows with simple wood lintels flanked by shutters; primary entrance is accessed by a panel door with fanlight and simple wood lintel, reached full-width modern wood deck; 1st- and 2nd-story decks extend from side facade.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): The house at 401 Commercial Street first appears on the 1858 atlas which indicates that it was owned by W. Conwell who also had a wharf there. In 1880, the house was under the ownership of A.F. Small. And in 1886, the site is named Smalls Wharf. Mr. Small was a merchant tailor whose shop was located at what was then 301 Commercial Street. Mr. Small's ownership of the house continued through 1907.

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. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)