Category: 1700s
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Farmers National Bank Building
Read more: Farmers National Bank BuildingOrganized in 1814, the Farmers National Bank was Reading’s oldest and longest lasting financial institution. In 1817 they purchased the old Federal Inn which was located at 445 Penn Street. The Federal Inn was constructed in 1763 by Adam Witman and was one of Reading’s first taverns. President George Washington spent one night there on…
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Regina Leininger, a German girl captive of the French & Indian War
Read more: Regina Leininger, a German girl captive of the French & Indian WarOn the very western edge of Berks County sits Christ Lutheran Church in Stouchburg. The stone church was built in 1786 and most well-known for being the location of the grave of Regina Leininger. Her story doesn’t begin in Berks County. In 1755, 9-year-old Regina was living along Penn’s Creek near what is now Selinsgrove,…
