421 Commercial St

Description:	Historic District Survey information for 421 Commercial St
	Architectural Description: Partially OBSCURED FROM VIEW; 421 Commercial St. is a 2-story, 8-bay, astylistic boathouse converted to a small hotel; side-gable roof is sheathed in asphalt shingles; exterior is clad in wood shingles with wood trim; building sits on an obscured foundation; fenestration includes single replacement windows; multiple entrances are accessed by sliding glass doors; exterior 2-story deck.
	Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): (421 rear) The long, wharf related building at 421 is first noted on the atlas of 1858. In 1880, the site was owned by J.H. Davis and was used for a maritime purpose. By 1907, the property changed hands to a W. Silva.
	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.
Collection:	Historic District Survey
Format:	Text
Subjects:	Commercial Street (Provincetown, Mass.), Dwellings, and Historic Districts--Massachusetts--Provincetown
Download:	(Mass. Historical Commission Form B)

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