281-283 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 281-283 Commercial St

Architectural Description: Address in field: 281 Commercial Street; 281 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 3-bay commercial building; gable-front roof is sheathed in asphalt roof shingles, partial cornice returns; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood corner boards and trim, and brick facing on bottom of front facade wall; building sits on a brick foundation; fenestration includes 6/6 wood DHS, 1/1 wood DHS windows, single-pane wood-framed storefront windows, primary entrance is accessed by a modern aluminum pane-and-panel door; several side entrances for businesses; modern 1-story shed addition on side facade connects this building to 283 Commercial Street.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): Shown on the 1858 map, 281 Commercial Street was owned by S. Nickerson in 1880. As of 1901-1907 it was operated as a livery by James Campbell. Mr. Campbell is noted in 1890 as working as a teamster or jobber.

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. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889.

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

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)