Category: Culture
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Fifth and Spring Schoolhouse
Read more: Fifth and Spring SchoolhouseThe Fifth and Spring Schoolhouse was erected originally in 1900 (see top left) as a Victorian style school. The Spring and Church building (see top right) appears to be connected to the Fifth and Spring Building but it is not, a walkway was between. In 1926 these two buildings were conjoined to create building the main…
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The Brighter Hotel
Read more: The Brighter HotelThe Brighter Hotel was located at 2nd and Penn St, right over the Penn St. bridge in Reading. It was built and opened in 1900. By 1920 it was remodeled to hold a business on the first floor, which became occupied by Auto Sales Corp. The higher floors remained apartments. By 1978 the building was deemed…
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Mt. Penn Diner
Read more: Mt. Penn DinerThe 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 Pizzeria stands in its place. Source: dinerhunter.com
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On this Day April 10th
Read more: On this Day April 10thAbove the fold in the April 10th 1976 Reading Eagle In the theatres Burglary at the Reading Public Museum
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Then and Now, 7th and Penn
Read more: Then and Now, 7th and PennLooking West down Penn Ave at 7th Street in March of 1970 and today.
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Wyomissing High School
Read more: Wyomissing High SchoolIn 1908, the Wyomissing school district was founded, with classes being taught in a private residence. In 1909, the district’s first building was completed on Belmont Avenue. Students attended 1st through 11th grade at the building on the corner of Trent and Belmont Avenues. After 11th grade students had the choice of continuing their studies…
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Did you Boscov today?
Read more: Did you Boscov today?Hey guys, it’s April, and you know what that means…
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On this Day April 5th
Read more: On this Day April 5thTop Headlines in the April 5th 1968 Reading Eagle: Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
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The Reading Drive-in Theatre
Read more: The Reading Drive-in TheatreThe Reading Drive-In Theatre opened on August 26, 1949. It cost 65 cents to per adult to watch “Perils of Pauline” on opening night. The Reading Drive-In was located on the 5th Street several miles north of Reading in Temple, Pa. The opening day newspaper ad boasted that the cost to build the entire outdoor theatre and…