Capt. Nathaniel Parker Red House

The Georgian-style house at 77-83 Ash Street features two stories, five sections, and distinct entrances on both north and south facades with decorative elements.

Before 1755, this structure functioned as a tavern along the coach road, hosting meetings with Revolutionary War figures including Alexander Hamilton and the Marquis de Lafayette.

The red exterior color of the house represented an unusual choice for colonial architecture, marking it as a notable example of early American building traditions.

The National Register of Historic Places listing in 1984 under reference 84002772 preserves this structure as part of the Reading Multiple Resource Area.

Two separate entrances with different architectural treatments demonstrate the social hierarchy of colonial times, with the south entrance displaying additional ornamental details.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.52222,-71.10444

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32