485 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 485 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 485 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 3-bay, Federal-style dwelling; hipped roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles; exterior is clad in wood shingles wit wood trim; building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes 2/2 wood DHS and modern vinyl casement windows; replacement door on side facade is reached by a wood ramp.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): "The structure at #485 Commercial Street although currently a residence, may have been the site of the H. & S. Cook store at the head of the H. & S. Cook & Company wharf previously located at this site. On the 1880 map, it is merely noted as a store and it is not until 1907 that it is noted as being owned by J. Souza."

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.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)