2010 Population: 2,942 Provincetown grew very slowly during the 18th century and its population fluctuated with the price of fish. Farming was of secondary importance and aside from the fishing industry, there were only some salt works and one mill. After the Revolution, the town boomed and its population rose 276.6% between 1790 and 1830. Despite its relative lack of good farm land, by the middle of the 19th century, Provincetown had developed as the prime maritime, fishing and commercial center of the Cape. The Civil War, which destroyed so much New England business, only provided more markets for Provincetown's fish. Portuguese sailors, picked up by American ships in the Azores and Cape Verde Islands to fill out their crews, came to Provincetown to live and additional Portuguese immigrants had moved to town by the 19th century to work on the whaling boats and coastal fishing vessels. In 1875, there were 25 coastwise and 36 ocean vessels operating in town, more than any community in the state including Boston. Provincetown was a bustling place with all of the ancillary maritime businesses operating, such as ship chandlers, shipwrights, sail makers, caulkers, riggers and blacksmiths. |
Come join us year-round for luxury accommodations in an historic city. The Somerset House Inn bed and breakfast is located on Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA, right across from Cape Cod Bay. Many of the rooms boast bay views. Dine on a hot breakfast, imbibe on cocktails during our nightly cocktail hour. In the past we have been fortunate to host several travel writers. They have some amazing things to say about our home and town. GoNOMAD.com traveled here in October so this is a good article on fall travel. A writer from Passport Magazine visited in June so this article gives you a different perspective.
378 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA
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October 16, 2024 Wednesday October 16, 2024 |
Long day. We started breakfast with fruit banana bread and eggs Benedict. Then we headed to Provincetown Wow streets were very narrow and people were walking in the streets. No where to park and this isn't even peak season. Then we went looking for lighthouses.
Highland Lighthouse is still an active lighthouses on Cape Cod National Seashore. It was erected in 2857 and is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod
Then we went looking for Race Point lighthouse but you actually had to hike to that but I did some pictures of the ocean
Then we headed to Chatham and found The Three Sisters Lighthouses. they were called the Three Disters because from sea they looked like women in white dresses with black hats
Next stop the Chatham Fishing Pier
Had to take a picture of this boat called the Miss Evelyn as that was my moms name
Next stop the Chatham lighthouse. It stands 48 feet tall and 80 feet above sea level overlooking Chatham Bar. It is one of few lighthouses in America that still operates 24 hours a day
Then back to Falmouth. Decided to stop for dinner at the Shipwreck and stopped to get this sunset photo. Sunset was before 6 but at home it wasn't until 6:24
Back to the inn to relax in front of fire |
Damaged utility pole closes Provincetown intersection Wednesday October 16, 2024 |
PROVINCETOWN ? A utility pole was reportedly snapped by gusty winds in Provincetown. The pole was discovered snapped at the base at the corner of Court Street and Shankpainter Road about 8:30 AM Wednesday. Officials closed off the area until Eversource crews could make the scene safe. Further details were not immediately available.
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State Announces Funds For Fishermen's Alliance Monday October 14, 2024 |
PROVINCETOWN ? State representative Dylan Fernandes has presented half a million dollars in funding for the Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance (CCCFA) to support regional fisherman and sustainable fishing livelihoods. It is the second year in which $500,000 was gathered for fisherman during the fiscal year budget process, with last year's award going toward research [?]
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