Charles Manning House

The Charles Manning House, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is a historic 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame structure built around 1850, showcasing well-preserved Greek Revival architectural details. Notable features include a front-facing gable roof, clapboard siding, and a granite foundation. The house exhibits a classic three-bay side-hall plan with elegant corner pilasters and a distinctive main entry surrounded by long sidelight windows. This historic residence is named after Charles Manning, a prominent local woodworker, and is recognized for its cultural significance, having been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Visitors can appreciate its architectural beauty and learn about its connection to Reading's woodworking heritage.