Museum: Reading an Old Building

Museum: Reading an Old Building

NPS / Claire Hassler

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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

Tap into your inner history detective at the Reading an Old Building museum! Learn how archeology and the study of historic architecture, building materials, etc. inform us about the history of this building. Don't miss the information panels behind the building and up the stairs to the left.

Accessibility

The front entrance has two steps up with no handrail. There is an entrance without steps at the back of the building. Follow the brick sidewalk on the right side of the building to the back. The door is labeled “entry”. It is not automatic.

The floors inside are a metal grate installed above the foundation of an old structure. There are several informational panels attached to the railings.

Learn more about accessibility in the park.

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