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This past summer I explored another of Reading’s long abandoned industrial spaces; 30 North 6th Street – directly across from the Courthouse. The bones of… Read more: 30 North 6th Street - Who the heck is Mrs. Hattie Commins of Morgantown?
Starting off the new year with a mystery – Often times I monitor Ebay for photos and postcards of the area that I can use… Read more: Who the heck is Mrs. Hattie Commins of Morgantown? - 2025 Year in Review
Wishing all of my followers a happy and healthy new year! Above is a video recap of my year, and the places we have explored… Read more: 2025 Year in Review
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Any Idea what happened to Alma Greason? Where did she end up?
They changed in name only. Antietam is the only district in the county which never consolidated with another district. They…
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Walked by these ruins a ton in my teen years on the way down the hill to the cliff diving…