Walnut Street School, Reading

Name: Walnut Street School
Address: Reading, United States

#79 among attractions in Reading

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The Walnut Street School is a historic school building at 55 Hopkins Street in Reading, Massachusetts. A two-room schoolhouse built in 1854, it is the town's oldest public building. Since 1962 it has been home to the Quannapowitt Players, a local theatrical company. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. ()

Built: 1854 (170 years ago)Coordinates: 42°30'31"N, 71°6'25"W

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Walnut Street School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parker Tavern, Benjamin Beard House, House at 242 Summer Avenue, Jabez Weston House.

0.8 miN
History museum, Museum, Saltbox architecture
Parker Tavern, Reading
22 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.
0.6 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Benjamin Beard House, Reading
17 min walk • The Benjamin Beard House is a historic house in Reading, Massachusetts. Built in the early 1850s, it is a well-preserved example of a distinctive local variant of Greek Revival architecture.
0.9 miNW
Shingle style architecture
House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading
23 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.
0.8 miW
Georgian architecture
Jabez Weston House, Reading
22 min walk • The Jabez Weston House is a historic house in Reading, Massachusetts. The older portion of this 2 ¹⁄₂-story timber-frame house was built c. 1779 in a late-Georgian early-Federalist style.
0.9 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
House at 206 West Street, Reading
23 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 Walnut Street School?

Nearby attractions include Benjamin Beard House, Reading (17 min walk), Jabez Weston House, Reading (22 min walk), Parker Tavern, Reading (22 min walk), House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading (23 min walk).

How to get to Walnut Street School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walnut Street School:

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Reading (24 min walk)

Walnut Street School, Reading

Facts and practical information

Walnut Street School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Parker Tavern, Reading

Benjamin Beard House, Reading

House at 242 Summer Avenue, Reading

Jabez Weston House, Reading

House at 206 West Street, Reading

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walnut Street School?

How to get to Walnut Street School by public transport?