History Project Logo

493-495 Commercial St

493-495 Commercial St
Historic District Survey information for 493-495 Commercial St
Architectural Description: 493-495 Commercial St. is a 2-1/2-story, 5-bay, vernacular Greek Revival-style dwelling; side-gable roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles; partial cornice returns; skylight; interior brick chimney; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood corner boards and trim; building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes 1/1 vinyl DHS replacement windows; inoperable shutters; primary entrance is sheltered by a pediment portico supported by Tuscan columns; 2nd-story deck and alternate entrance are a later addition; 2-story ell on rear facade has Colonial Revival details and casement windows with shutters.
Historical Narrative: Plaque on building has date 1850; This portion of building is connected to another on the east side that has a date stone of 1840; ?(495)?? R55
Text
Commercial Street (Provincetown, Mass.), Dwellings, and Historic Districts--Massachusetts--Provincetown
Download (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)

Comments (0)

NOTICE: It appears you do not have Javascript enabled in your Web browser. To access some of the features on the site (including email links) you must enable Javascript and refresh the page.