Category: Culture
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Berkshire Knitting Mills
Read more: Berkshire Knitting MillsIn 1892, “Textile Machine Works” was founded by Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen on Cedar Street in Reading. In 1896 they accepted an offer to relocate to Wyomissing, where they were sold a site for $1, in hopes their industry would spur interest in building lots. In 1899 they incorporated as the “Reading Glove and…
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Then & Now, Buttonwood Street Bridge
Read more: Then & Now, Buttonwood Street BridgeThe Buttonwood St. Bridge was built in 1931 to connect the Northwest part of Reading with West Reading, near where Wyomissing Industries were located. $225,000 was donated to the bridge project by Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen, whom were owners of the huge textile mills in Wyomissing. They believed this bridge would help their workers who…
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On this Day, May 10th 1970
Read more: On this Day, May 10th 1970Above the fold in the May 10th, 1970 Reading Eagle
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Then & Now, 700 Lancaster Ave
Tom Sturgis PretzelsRead more: Then & Now, 700 Lancaster AveOne of the local favorites, Tom Sturgis Pretzels used to be located at 700 Lancaster Ave. They moved to their current location at 2267 Lancaster Pike in 1970. Photo courtesy of Tom Sturgis Pretzels
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Center Fountain at the Berkshire Mall
Read more: Center Fountain at the Berkshire MallBefore the upstairs food court was constructed in 1989, the Berkshire Mall had a wonderful light & water fountain in the center of the mall. Below are the few images I could find online. If you happen to have a nice image of this fountain, I would love to see it!… email me at [email protected]…
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On This Day…May 3rd 1991
Read more: On This Day…May 3rd 1991Above the fold in the May 3rd, 1991 Reading Eagle In entertainment…
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Outen the Light
Read more: Outen the LightYou know you’re from Berks Caaaahnty when…
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The Reading Motor Inn
Read more: The Reading Motor InnThe Reading Motor Inn was opened over 50 years ago, and is currently still in operation as The Inn At Reading. The Hotel sits almost perfectly today at the Route 422/222/12 interchanges. Back when it was opened, the highway did not exist like today, it was only a two lane road. Unfortunately since widening this…
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222 Drive-In Theatre
Read more: 222 Drive-In TheatreThe 222 Drive-In Theatre was located on Route 222 in Fleetwood, specifically at 8832 Allentown Pike. It was opened in 1975 and closed in 1996, and had a capacity for 300 cars. Today, the property is occupied by Garage Strength. The last operator of the 222 Drive In was Anstadt and Wolfe Theatres (Paul Angstadt and…
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On This Day April 25th
Read more: On This Day April 25thAbove the fold in the April 25th 1980 Reading Eagle Mohrsville Train Stop eliminated Front page news in the April 25th 1985 Reading Eagle: