Samuel Parker House (Reading, Massachusetts)

The Samuel Parker House is a historic site in Reading, Massachusetts, showcasing vernacular Georgian-Federal architecture. Built in the mid-1790s, it features a distinctive gambrel roof and has a rich history of working-class ownership, notably by cooper Samuel Parker. The house is also significant for being the residence of Carrie Belle Kenney, one of the first female graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Recognized for its historical importance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists and researchers interested in American history and architecture.