83 Bradford St

Historic District Survey information for 83 Bradford St

Architectural Description: 83 Bradford Street is a 1 1/2-story, 6-bay, Greek Revival-style sidehall cottage; the cross-gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles with partial cornice returns, a brick exterior end chimney is located at the gable end of the side ell, gable dormers exist on the east facade and a roof-top deck is located on the rear facade.; the primary facade is clad in clapboard, wood shingles clad the secondary facades, the foundation is brick and corner boards frame the building; a cornice extends across the side ell, and is covered with asphalt shingles; the fenestration includes 6/6 wood DHS replacements with wood trim; the primary entrance door is replacement pane and panel with a monumental surround, the secondary entry, on the ell, has a small entablature with another pane and panel replacement door; A wood deck extends across the primary facade and side ell of the building; There is an open deck on the 1st floor of the south side.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): First shown on the 1858 atlas, #83 Bradford Street occupies a prominent location on Bradford. In 1880, the house belonged to R.C. Young followed by E.C. Nickerson in 1907. In 1886, an Alfred W. Cushman, a conductor, is noted as living here.

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. The Extremity of Cape Cod. Map, 1836. Report of Town Officers. 1870, 1872. Provincetown. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1886.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)