Reading Standpipe
About Reading Standpipe
Reading Standpipe, at Auburn and Beacon Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 1, 1985. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Reading MRA. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗1890 to today
- 1890Built
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 41 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Auburn and Beacon Sts., Reading · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
16 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Reading Standpipe
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Reading Standpipe
Is Reading Standpipe on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 1, 1985 (Register number 85000549).
Is Reading Standpipe a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Count Rumford Birthplace, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Reading Standpipe?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Reading Standpipe?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63791929 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.