Massachusetts, United States · North America
Wakefield is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Stoneham, 16km from Skinny House.
Wakefield is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 24,932, it is an important destination in North America.
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The Common District encompasses the main civic center of Wakefield, Massachusetts. It is centered on the historic town common, just south of Lake Quannapowitt, which was laid in 1644, when it became the heart of Old Reading. The area was separated from Reading as South Reading in 1818, and renamed Wakefield in 1868.Read more
The 25 acre district includes the buildings that line the common on Common Street and Main Street, which include the town hall, public library, YMCA, post office, and several churches. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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Wakefield is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.5065 latitude, -71.0728 longitude.
Wakefield has a population of approximately 24,932 people, making it a town in United States.
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Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
16 km · about 30 min drive
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One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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