17 Center St

Historic District Survey information for 17 Center St

Architectural Description: 17 Center Street is a 2 1/2-story, 5-bay, Astylistic building with a 2-story rear ell; the cross gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles, with partial cornice returns; The building is clad with wood shingles at the first story, and asbestos shingles above; the fenestration has been altered heavily and includes 1/1 vinyl DHS with wood surrounds, a Chicago-style window on south facade, 1st floor and single-pane vinyl awning windows; the primary entrance are pane and panel vinyl doors with wood storms; rear exterior stairs to 2nd and 3rd story entrance. A 1-story cottage facing Bradford has been added to the rear of this building. The 1-story cottage is 3-bays wide with an exterior concrete block chimney on the north facade.

Historical Narrative: Formerly known as the "Chancellor Inn"; now known as the "Center Street Inn" (2004).

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)