Parker Tavern, Reading

Name: Parker Tavern
Address: 103 Washington St, Reading, 01867-3523, United States

#2 among attractions in Reading

Top attraction, History museum, Museum, Saltbox architecture

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The Parker Tavern is a historic house museum in Reading, Massachusetts, United States. Built in 1694, it is the oldest extant structure in Reading. The saltbox was built by Abraham Bryant, a farmer and blacksmith, and Ephraim Parker operated a tavern on the premises in the 18th century. It has been a local history museum since 1923, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Built: 1694 (330 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'15"N, 71°6'25"W

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103 Washington StReadingReading 01867-3523 United States

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Parker Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reading Police Department, Reading Public Library, House at 322 Haven Street, Reading Municipal Building.

~1920 ftNE
42°31'32"N • 71°6'13"W
Reading Police Department, Reading
10 min walk • City hall, Police, Safety
0.4 miNW
Library
Reading Public Library, Reading
11 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.
~1740 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture
House at 322 Haven Street, Reading
9 min walk • 322 Haven Street in Reading, Massachusetts is well preserved cottage with Gothic and Italianate features. Built sometime before 1889, its use of even modest Gothic features is unusual in Reading, where the Gothic Revival was not particularly popular.
~1760 ftNE
City hall
Reading Municipal Building, Reading
9 min walk • The former Reading Municipal Building is a historic building at 49 Pleasant Street in Reading, Massachusetts. Built in 1885, this two-story brick building was the town's first municipal structure, housing the town offices, jail, and fire station.
0.4 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Benjamin Beard House, Reading
11 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.

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When is Parker Tavern open?

Parker Tavern is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Parker Tavern?

Nearby attractions include House at 322 Haven Street, Reading (9 min walk), Reading Municipal Building, Reading (9 min walk), Reading Police Department, Reading (10 min walk), Reading Public Library, Reading (11 min walk).

How to get to Parker Tavern by public transport?

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Parker Tavern, Reading

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Parker Tavern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Reading Police Department, Reading

Reading Public Library, Reading

House at 322 Haven Street, Reading

Reading Municipal Building, Reading

Benjamin Beard House, Reading

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Parker Tavern open?

Which popular attractions are close to Parker Tavern?

How to get to Parker Tavern by public transport?