72 Commercial St

Historic District Survey information for 72 Commercial St

Architectural Description: 1-story; 5-bay main portion with 3-bay recessed side ell; Wood roof shingles; 9/6 DHS with wood surrounds and wood storms in main section, and 6/6 DHS with wood storms in side ell; Wood door surround with 4-pane transom with bull's-eye glass; Massive interior brick chimney at roof ridge with corbelling at rim; Doors are wood panel; Main door has storm door; Windows in main section abut cornice -- those on side ell are lower on the facade; West facade - 6/6 DHS wood; East facade - 6/6, 2/2, 9/6 DHS; Rear - sealed panel door entry; shed dormer with 4/4 DHS; Rear ell has continuous multi-light doors; (small) brick patio; Side ell also has 2/2, 6/6 DHS.

Historical Narrative: As per Tom Boland (1994): This house is reputed to be the oldest house in Provincetown. The first documented owner is in 1858 with a Mrs. Paine listed. In 1880, a J. Paine still owned the property and by 1907, the house came under the ownership of R.A. Hammond. w 106 c1930 m25

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. October 23, 1969. 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)