124 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 124 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 124 Commercial St. is a 1-1/2-story, 4-bay Italianate-style cottage; gable-front roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles, wood cornice with partial returns, interior corbelled brick chimney at front roof ridge; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood corner boards, building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes single 2/2 wood DHS with storm windows; primary entrance is accessed by paired pane-and-panel doors, entablature entry-hood supported by brackets and detailed cornice; shed extends from rear ell; 3/3 DHS; two secondary entries; entry in shed section; front yard is enclosed by wood picket fence.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): In 1858, 124 Commercial Street was owned by A. Hamblen, who worked as a mason. By 1880, the property changed hands to a J. Whorf. The owner listed for 1907 is C. Kennedy.

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)