8 Atwood Ave

Historic District Survey information for 8 Atwood Ave

Architectural Description: 8 Atwood Avenue is a 1-story, 4-bay 3/4 cottage with a side gable roof and a 1-story side ell. A large interior chimney is located at the west gable end. The main entrance has a panel door and full glass storm, shaded by a flat hood supported by end brackets. Windows are 2/2 DHS with wood storms and operable louvered shutters. The side ell has a side gable roof, separate entrance, and a similar door, storm and windows to those on the main block.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): The first owner listed for the house is Mrs. Butler in 1880 although there is indication that a structure was here earlier. The owner for 1907 was H. Smith.

Bibliography and/or References: Barnstable County Atlas. Atlas, 1880. Barnstable County Atlas. Atlas, 1907. Cape Cod Directory, 1901. H.F. Wallings Co. Map of Provincetown Village. Atlas, 1858. The Extremity of Cape Cod. Map, 1836. Resident Directory. W.F. Richardson & Co., 1886. Resident Directory. W.H. Hopkins, 1889.

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Dwellings, Historic Districts--Massachusetts--Provincetown, and Atwood Avenue (Provincetown, Mass.)

 (Mass. Historical Commission Form B)