612 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 612 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 612 Commercial St. is a 1-1/2 story, 4-bay dwelling; gable-front roof is sheathed in wood shingles; partial cornice returns; interior parged brick central ridge chimney; exterior is clad in clapboard siding with wood corner boards and trim; fenestration includes 6/6 wood DHS with wood trim; primary entrance is accessed by a panel door with simple door surround; wood deck extends across front facade with pergola above; a 1-story, 1-bay, flat-roof side ell extends from the left side facade; rear ell has 6/6 DHS and skylight; exterior shower stall with plank door.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): "Shown on the 1858 map but not identified, #612 Commercial Street was owned by E. Atkins in 1880. It was run as a summer boarding house in 1901 by Ellen Atkins."

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.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)