546 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 546 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 546 Commercial St. is a 1-1/2-story, 3-bay dwelling with a 3-bay gable ell addition; gable-front roof of core and side-gable roof of side ell are sheathed in wood shingles; partial cornice returns; central brick ridge chimney on core; exterior is clad in clapboard siding with wood corner pilasters and simple wood trim; fenestration includes 2/1 DHS wood with storm windows and wood shutters; primary entrance in core has wood door surround with large entablature and pilasters; two gable dormers on side ell's front roof slope; one-story hipped-roof front porch on side ell has deck which extends across entire front facade, wraps around side and extends down rear ell; entry on side ell is flanked by pilasters; skylight on rear roof slope; wood stairs and deck to entry facing Howard Street; retractable awning.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)