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The Fairgrounds Square Mall
Read more: The Fairgrounds Square MallThe Fairgrounds Square Mall was built on the site of the old Reading Fairgrounds. The Mall opened in October 1980 The Mall’s opening ribbon-cutting ceremony happening on October 20th 1980, on the first day of the 125th Reading Fair which was held on its premises.…
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On this Day March 21st…
Read more: On this Day March 21st…Above the fold in the March 21st, 1969 Reading Eagle. Ads & more stories
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On this Day March 20th…
Read more: On this Day March 20th…Above the fold in the March 20th, 1974 Reading Eagle. Ads & more
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On this day March 19th…
Read more: On this day March 19th…Above the fold in the March 19th, 1981 Reading Eagle. Ads & More
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The Berkshire Mall
Read more: The Berkshire MallPlanning for the Berkshire Mall began in the late 1960s. Sears was announced as the first major planned tenant in November 1967; to replace its nearby Shillington location which had opened in 1956. Construction began in 1968, with an “official” kickoff in November of that…
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On this Day March 18th…
Read more: On this Day March 18th…These we’re your headlines above the fold on March 18th 1966 in the Reading Eagle. Ads
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The Sinking Spring Drive-In
Read more: The Sinking Spring Drive-InThe Sinking Spring Drive-In was opened on August 3rd, 1955. It was considered a first-class operation at the time of it’s opening. Those driving east on Route 422 from Wernersville could see the screen from nearly a half a mile away. Shortly after it’s opening, it was…
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On this day March 17th….
Read more: On this day March 17th….Above the fold on March 17th 1966 in the Reading Eagle. The Weather Forecast Comic
