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Wakefield, United States

Beacon Street Tomb

Wakefield, United States

Beacon Street Tomb
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The Beacon Street Tomb is a Greek Revival receiving vault built around 1858 in Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield, Massachusetts. Regarded as one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in its region, this historic structure served the practical purpose of temporarily storing remains during winter months when ground burial was impossible. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.

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Type
receiving vault
Heritage
National Register of Historic Places listed place
Place
Wakefield, United States

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