Kemp Place

Kemp Place is a historic farmstead located in Reading, Massachusetts, featuring an elaborate 2.5-story Italianate house built in 1858 by Robert 'Father' Kemp, a notable figure in local politics and culture. The house showcases distinctive architectural elements such as paired brackets, shouldered window hoods, and a unique cupola. Accompanying the house is a carriage barn that reflects similar stylistic features. Both structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and represent significant historical and architectural heritage, with connections to prominent local figures and events.