Built 1890 (1890) MPS Reading MRA Opened 1890 Added to NRHP 1 February 1985 | Architect Reading Water Co. NRHP Reference # 85000549 Area 6,070 m² | |
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Location Auburn and Beacon Sts., Reading, Massachusetts People also search for Stillman Pratt House | ||
The Reading Standpipe was a historic water tower atop a hill near the corner of Auburn and Beacon Streets in Reading, Massachusetts. The 138-foot (42 m) tower was built in 1890-91 as part of Reading's first water supply system, and was for many years a significant community landmark. The tower was built of steel and wrought iron in a style reminiscent of medieval fortifications.
The tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It was demolished in April 1999, and replaced by a modern water tower.
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