Durgin House

The Durgin House, built in 1872 by Boston businessman William Durgin, is a remarkable example of Italianate architecture located in Reading, Massachusetts. This historic 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame house features a distinctive cross-gable design, adorned with charming side porches and bay windows. Notable architectural elements include chamfered posts, decorative brackets, and round-headed windows, making it a significant landmark in the area. The house was recognized for its historical importance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, attracting both tourists and researchers interested in 19th-century American architecture.