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To squelch the rumors… no, there are no buildings standing underneath the waters of Blue Marsh Lake; only foundations and forgotten roadways. Many of these homes and farms were taken by eminent domain, ruining livelihoods and uprooting entire families. The whole process took almost an entire decade,…
Source: The Passing Scene
Above the fold in the April 13th, 1970 Reading Eagle
The Mt. Penn Glass Front Diner was located at the east end of the Lindbergh Viaduct. It was located at 2101 Howard Blvd in Mount Penn. It was eventually turned into an Arner’s Restaurant, which was then sold as well in the mid-2000s. Now a…
Above the fold in the April 10th 1976 Reading Eagle In the theatres Burglary at the Reading Public Museum
The Book Mart was located on the corner of 6th and Court Streets in Reading PA. The store opened in 1935 and was sold in 1976. It doubled in size between opening and being sold. Source: The Passing Scene