Unknown Reading Residence

389 Lowell Street Reading, MA

CRD Publications

Unknown example of Barber's design 39 from the second edition of "Modern Dwellings"

Architect's illustration as published in "Modern Dwellings"

Front elevation view - Unknown example of design 39 from the second edition of "Modern Dwellings"

Unknown example of Barber's design 39 from the second edition of "Modern Dwellings"

NW side elevation showing diamond bay window in Dining room

 

This lone Reading Massachusetts example is a slightly customized version of George Barber’s design 39, from the second edition of the “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. This home has a wonderful Entry Hall that presents a beautiful fireplace to you as you walk through the front door. This relatively small Victorian home is packed with character. The dormer configuration over the front porch is picturesque, to say the least. With the amber glow of its incandescent lights, at dusk, under a blanket of snow, Norman Rockwell should’ve been so lucky!