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House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading

#44 among attractions in Reading

Shingle style architecture
House at 242 Summer Avenue
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Built: 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'10"N, 71°6'56"W
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ReadingReading United States

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House at 242 Summer Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House at 16 Mineral Street, Parker Tavern, House at 199 Summer Avenue, Mark Temple House.

  • house at 16 mineral street reading0.4 miN
    Bridge

    House at 16 Mineral Street, Reading

    12 min walk • 16 Mineral Street in Reading, Massachusetts is a well-preserved Second Empire cottage. It was built c. 1874 and probably moved to its present location not long afterward, during a building boom in that part of the town.

  • parker tavern reading0.4 miE
    History museum, Museum, Saltbox architecture

    Parker Tavern, Reading

    12 min walk • The Parker Tavern is a historic house museum in Reading, Massachusetts, United States. Built in 1694, it is the oldest extant structure in Reading.

  • house at 199 summer avenue reading~700 ftNW
    Tudor Revival architecture

    House at 199 Summer Avenue, Reading

    4 min walk • The House at 199 Summer Avenue in Reading, Massachusetts is designated as historic. The original two-and-a-half-story house was designed by architect Horace G. Wadlin and built in 1878 for Robert Kemp, leader of the popular Old Folks Concerts. The house was the second in Reading that Kemp had built; the first also is still standing.

  • mark temple house reading~1810 ftNW
    Greek Revival architecture, Georgian architecture

    Mark Temple House, Reading

    9 min walk • The Mark Temple House is a historic house in Reading, Massachusetts. The ​2 ¹⁄₂-story timber-frame house was built c. 1753 by Jonathan Temple, whose family lived all along Summer Street.

  • house at 206 west street reading~1300 ftSW
    Greek Revival architecture

    House at 206 West Street, Reading

    7 min walk • 206 West Street is historic house located in Reading, Massachusetts. It is locally significant as a well-preserved example of a Greek Revival cottage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to House at 242 Summer Avenue?

Nearby attractions include House at 199 Summer Avenue, Reading (4 min walk), House at 206 West Street, Reading (7 min walk), Mark Temple House, Reading (9 min walk), House at 16 Mineral Street, Reading (12 min walk).

How to get to House at 242 Summer Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to House at 242 Summer Avenue:

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  • Reading (12 min walk)
  • Mishawum (41 min walk)

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