118 Bradford St

Historic District Survey information for 118 Bradford St

Architectural Description: This is a 2-story, 5-bay dwelling with a central entry. The central entry has an entablature above, supported by pilasters, and 3-light sidelights between the door and pilasters. Windows are 6/6 DHS with simple wood trim. Fenestration is symmetrical on the primary facade. A brick chimney is located on the rear roof slope. A replacement porch leads to the front door; the porch has iron railings and balustrade.

Historical Narrative: CONFUSION BETWEEN HISTORIES FOR 118 AND 119. As per Josephine Del Deo (1977 correct 1985): "King Hiram's Masonic Lodge of Ancient and Free and Accepted Masons was instituted in 1795 by Paul Revere, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Paul Revere instituted 22 lodges, of which 13 are still in existence. King Hiriam's Lodge ranks seventh or eighth in seniority. There were 22 chartered members originally. The lodge built its first home in 1798. the first floor of the building functioned as a schoolroom. The builder was Thomas Lowe who contributed to build the building. It later became the first Catholic Church in the community." As per Tom Boland (1994): "All of the buildings in the area (116, 118, 119, 120, 123, and 127 Bradford Street) were constructed within a period of seventy years. The earliest structures are 118 and 119 Bradford...It is also noted that this structure was used for a time as the Methodist Church until an edifice for that purpose could be erected...It is clear that the only structures existing on the 1836 map were 119 and 118. The 1858 atlas indicates that 116 and 127 were not yet built. This area is significant as an historical streetscape in that these buildings survive as an early 19th century residential "village" within the town. Largely unaltered and retaining their original settings, the streetscape serves as an excellent example of how many of Provincetown's streets once looked." The owners at verifiable times were: 1858 1880 1901 1907 Mrs. Atkins Mrs. Atkins J. Joseph Lillian Joseph Currently "Clarendon House" (2004)

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. Jennings, Herman A. Provincetown. or Odds and Ends from the Tip End. 1890. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)