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Reading Public Library
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A library on Middlesex Ave, with 21 places within a five-minute walk. One of 27 town & public services in Reading.
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On the National Register since 1984
Highland School
Highland School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 19, 1984. It is significant for its town planning and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Second Renaissance Revival. It was listed as part of Reading MRA.
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. The building served the town's public school needs until 1981. It is the town's most architecturally distinguished school building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic…
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Directions →64 Middlesex Ave
The nearest neighbor is Reading's Office of Equity & Social Justice, 1 min walk away.
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21 places within a five-minute walk of Reading Public Library.
🎁BrowseElyse Fine Jewelers-Gemologist2 min walk📜See a landmarkJoseph Temple House4 min walk🍽️EatColombo's Pizza and Cafe6 min walk☕Grab a coffeeVirginia's Café & Market6 min walk
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Reading's Office of Equity & Social JusticeCentral government office
1 min walk🩺Daniel's House Nursing HomeHealth and medical
1 min walk🧰Residential Inspection CoPlace
2 min walk🧰RNC Appliance Inc.Place
2 min walk🔧Tango PlumbingPlace
2 min walk🧰Speedy Junk Removal ProsJunk removal and hauling
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Address
64 Middlesex Ave
Hours
Not set
Phone
(781) 944-0840
Website
https://readingpl.libnet.info/events
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.