29342. Carpenter, Edmund J. Provincetown – The Tip of Cape Cod. The New England Magazine. c.1900
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29342. Carpenter, Edmund J. Provincetown – The Tip of Cape Cod. The New England Magazine. c.1900
29342. Carpenter, Edmund J. Provincetown – The Tip of Cape Cod . The New England Magazine. c.1900. pp. 533-548 disbound. Illustrated with 17 photographic images including Long Point Lighthouse, Peaked Hill Bar Life-Saving Station, town scenes and more. This interesting article details the history and charm of the town of Provincetown on Cape Cod ’s tip. The article provides quite a bit of information about the history of the region at the turn of the century, including early explorers to the area, the first settlers, prominent men during the early years and religious activities. There’s also information on growth and development of the town, churches, interaction with Native Americans and more. More contemporary information includes an overall description of the town, the churches and other public buildings, notable private residences, the Life Saving Service, local landmarks, numerous historical anecdotes, and more. Great reading. (VG+). $34