Berks Nostalgia

Berks County Christmas – Day 15 – Snowfall

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Alexa Freyman

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400 block of Penn Street in the 1940s after a light snow fall. We see Shaffer Furniture Co, a State Liquor Store in the former mansion that was demolished in May 1980, Acme Market, Ramos Brothers Hat Cleaning, Charles Auto Supply,  and Sunshine Inn (formerly Barbey’s).

Picture from The Passing Scene

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  1. I just found a business card from Moyers Book Mart, 22-28 N 6th Street, in my copy of Hegel’s Phenomenology…

  3. The west reading diner was ran buy a gentleman named Mike Thomas back in the 80’s my great grandfather Charles…

  4. Love this!!! It’s great to see a newer business thriving in a historical building.Great work!!!

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Alexa Freyman

Born and raised in Berks, I am fascinated by the design, architecture, culture & style of the 20th century. I started this website to research and build a collection of the places, things and stories I have heard about my entire life. Read more here.

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