Mark Temple House, Reading

Name: Mark Temple House
Address: Reading, United States

#61 among attractions in Reading

Greek Revival architecture, Georgian architecture

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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. In the 1850s "Uncle Mark" Temple, remodeled the Georgian style house into the Greek Revival style then still popular in Reading. Among his changes was to turn the original building 90 degrees and raise its foundation. Oscar Foote, a locally prominent real estate developer and businessman, bought the house in 1863. ()

Built: 1753 (271 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'25"N, 71°7'9"W

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Mark Temple House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House at 16 Mineral Street, Parker Tavern, Reading Public Library, House at 242 Summer Avenue.

~1150 ftNE
Bridge
House at 16 Mineral Street, Reading
6 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.
0.6 miE
History museum, Museum, Saltbox architecture
Parker Tavern, Reading
17 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.
0.5 miE
Library
Reading Public Library, Reading
13 min walk • The Reading Public Library is located in Reading, Massachusetts. Previously known as the Highland School, the two-story brick-and-concrete Renaissance Revival building was designed by architect Horace G. Wadlin and built in 1896–97.
~1810 ftSE
Shingle style architecture
House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading
9 min walk • 242 Summer Avenue is a historic house located in Reading, Massachusetts. It is locally significant as a well-preserved example of a Shingle style house.
~1120 ftSE
Tudor Revival architecture
House at 199 Summer Avenue, Reading
6 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.
0.4 miS
Greek Revival architecture
House at 206 West Street, Reading
11 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mark Temple House?

Nearby attractions include House at 199 Summer Avenue, Reading (6 min walk), House at 16 Mineral Street, Reading (6 min walk), House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading (9 min walk), House at 206 West Street, Reading (11 min walk).

How to get to Mark Temple House by public transport?

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Reading (16 min walk)

Mark Temple House, Reading

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Mark Temple House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

House at 16 Mineral Street, Reading

Parker Tavern, Reading

Reading Public Library, Reading

House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading

House at 199 Summer Avenue, Reading

House at 206 West Street, Reading

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mark Temple House?

How to get to Mark Temple House by public transport?