516 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 516 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 516 Commercial St. is a 1-story, 4-bay dwelling; side-gable roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles; interior brick chimney at ridge; exterior is clad in clapboard siding with wood trim; fenestration includes 2/2 DHS windows with storms, right side facade has 6/6 and 2/2 DHS; primary entrance is accessed by a pane-and-panel door with storm door; secondary entrance on rear facade is accessed by a panel door; rear ell has 2/2 and 2/1 replacement wood windows; occupant reports he has circular cellars and cistern (2003).

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): 516 Commercial Street is shown on the 1858 map as being owned by a G. Little. In 1880, the owner was D. King followed by Manuel Davis, fisherman, in 1901. Mr. Davis or his father, was noted as a barber in 1890. Shortly thereafter, it was home to the painter C. Arnold Slade and later in this century, home to Gerritt Hondius, a Dutch painter. (CONFLICT WITH HISTORY FOR NO. 520)

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. Provincetown Advocate. November 11, 1984. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)