History
The Bradford House & Motel
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This 19th century Victorian Colonial house was built by Rueben Brown, a prosperous coal and lumber
merchant from Provincetown. The house was built for his bride to be, Albina Brooks, in 1888.
The free standing circular front staircase was built by a cabinet maker in Salem, MA. It was to be his wedding
gift for Albina from her father who was a noted sea captain from Salem. It was brought by one of his ships to
Provincetown, where it was painstakingly constructed.
The staircase is featured in Cape Light, a book by Joel Meyerowitz, a renowned photographer whose
photographs are exibited in galleries and museums world wide.
The Victorian house has the elegance and grandeur of the late eighteen hundreds. All rooms contain queen size
beds and gracious furniture, all with sitting areas.
The accommodations are very well appointed, comfortable, quiet, large rooms. All rooms have private baths,
cable color tv, refrigerators, air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting and free on-site parking. Everything to make
your stay a comfortable one.
Our motel offers a contemporary flair with king size beds or twin and double beds in each room. All motel
rooms have private baths with tubs, cable color tv, refrigerators, air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting, and
parking just outside your door.
Our central in-town location offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, yet you are only steps away from
Provincetown's fine shops, restaurants, and beaches. We are only one half block from Cape Cod Bay and its
beach. The National Seashore and the ocean beaches are within walking distance. They have parking areas in
the seashore park.
Once at this excellent location of the Bradford House there is no need to use your automobile because we are
situated between the two main streets of town and only a 5 minute walk to the very center of town and all of
its activities. We are only one-half block from Provincetown's Bay and Beaches.
You will marvel at the spectacular sunrise over the bay as seen from our deck on the upper level of the house.
It offers a great place for suntanning throughout the day. From here you can enjoy the beautiful colors of
sunset at dusk. Also, you get a chance to meet other guests and enjoy their company.
Provincetown is the home away from home for many artists and writers. Many like Eugene O'Neill, Norman
Mailer, Thoreau, Lambert, and Hawthorne have enjoyed the peaceful small town that encouraged their art and
writings. Famous artists have captured the scenes of provincetown for the world to enjoy.
Provincetown boasts many fine restaurants serving fish, lobsters, clams, oysters, and scallops. With ninety
restaurants to choose from, your dining pleasures will never be boring. You will always find something new to
enjoy.
Provincetown also has the finest whale watching fleet in the U.S. The whales are abundant here most of the
year. The harbor with its fishing fleet provides you with many picture taking opportunities.
Provincetown in the off season has crisp Spring and Fall days which encourage walking or bicycling to the
beaches and dunes. You can always find a quiet spot to enjoy a picnic or just sun yourself protected from cool
breezes between the dunes. For the more energetic, the bike trails through the dunes are stimulating and
refreshing.
In Provincetown, you can enjoy the most exciting, busy, fun-filled vacation or a peaceful, quiet and relaxing
one. The choice is yours.
The Bradford House is open year round and welcomes guests for an enjoyable stay!
Bradford House Front Staircase
Downtown Provincetown
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