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Today is my 8th wedding anniversary and my husband always tries to stay on the traditional “theme” by year. This year is bronze, and I… Read more: Key to the City of Reading - Sinking Spring History
This is the first article in a “Towns of Berks” series which I will be tackling this summer to look more in-depth into Berks County’s… Read more: Sinking Spring History - Staufer Building – 62 S. 6th Street
The Staufer Building at 62 South 6th Street was constructed in Romanesque-style in 1897 by William M. Staufer. A large portion of the upper floors… Read more: Staufer Building – 62 S. 6th Street
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Wonderful memories of Sinking Spring. I spent much of my childhood in the town with my Grandmother, sister of Paul…
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Correction: Last day was Sept 17,1997. Sorry!
do you know what store occupies the Woolworth space today?
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My Sunday School. How I loved the church picnics. Watched baseball games there and participated in Christmas programs. Still a…