584 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 584 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 584 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 3-bay dwelling; mansard roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles; gable wall dormers; two brick chimneys; exterior is clad in clapboard siding with wood trim; fenestration includes 2/2 DHS with storms; left side facade has gabled dormer with 2/2 DHS and scrollwork at base; 1st floor cornice with bracketed eaves; front canted bay windows with brackets and bracketed flat window hoods; primary entrance in center bay is sheltered by flat door hood; entry has wood deck and steps; denticulated cornice with paired pendant brackets; same on window hoods with single end brackets; secondary entry with panel door and wood and glass storm door with flat hood supported by end brackets and pendants; rear facade has entry with panel door with storm door.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): #584 Commercial Street was owned by R. Swift, probably its first owner, in 1880. By 1907, the ownership had changed to a M.H. Worthen.

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. Provincetown Advocate. November 11, 1984. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)