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. |
A new name and a new look, inside and out. The former Cape Inn has been transformed into Harbor Hotel Provincetown following an extensive renovation. By the beach, our hotel is ideally located on the Cape Cod National Seashore, Route 6A. Sleek and stylish, many guestrooms and suites boast water views. So if you?re planning a full vacation, or just a weekend away on Cape Cod, the Harbor Hotel Provincetown is near all the excitement, but just far enough away for all the peace and relaxation you deserve.
698 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA
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Dr. Charle's ?Stormy? Mayo To Be Honored Ahead Of Planned Retirement Wednesday April 24, 2024 |
PROVINCETOWN ? The Center for Coastal Studies has announced will honor Dr. Charles Mayo at the New England Aquarium this morning during celebrations for Massachusetts' Right Whale Day. Mayo, known by his nickname ?Stormy?, is planning to retire next month, capping a storied career in which he served as the Director of the Center's Right [?]
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Whale Season Begins for Cape Cod Bay as State Honors Official Marine Mammal Wednesday April 24, 2024 |
PROVINCETOWN ? Whale season is in full swing in Cape Cod Bay as warm waters return and the state celebrates its official marine mammal. Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch reported in a social media post that they spotted around 30 North Atlantic right whales in and around Provincetown Harbor recently. The figure makes up almost 10 [?]
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Breaking: Provincetown fire station damaged by fire Tuesday April 23, 2024 |
PROVINCETOWN ? Fire was reported at Engine 5 firehouse in Provincetown around 2:30 PM Tuesday. The historic ?barn? is located at the corner of Commercial Street and Anthony St. in the east end of town. According to reports, the fire involved exterior shingles. Crews were checking to make sure the fire had not gotten inside. [?]
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