170 Bradford St

Historic District Survey information for 170 Bradford St

Architectural Description: 170 Bradford Street is a 2-story, 5-bay, Federal-style dwelling; the roof is hipped, brick interior end chimneys are located on the main block and the rear additions each have a chimney, there is a frieze below eaves; primary facade is clad in clapboard with wood trim and the foundation is brick, vertical plank siding is visible on eastern half of main building, as is stone foundation section; the fenestration includes 2/1 wood DHS windows with aluminum storms, the rear has an irregular fenestration with 6-light wood casements and 6/6 wood DHS; the primary entrance contains a small shed hood above door with wood surround; 1 1/2-story additions at rear, each with separate entry, a wooden stair leading to a central 2nd-story entry, this 2-story central portion extends from the rear of the main hipped-roof house section, between the 1-story gable roof additions that extend from the sides of the building

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): Clearly shown in the 1836 map, the house at 170 Bradford Street does not have a name listed in the 1858 atlas. In 1880, it was owned by S.B. Phinney. In 1901, the ownership was one Antone Gaspie.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)