Category: 1960s
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King Hamburgers / Dairy King
Read more: King Hamburgers / Dairy KingThis establishment was originally Called King’s Hamburgers. When Burger King came to Pennsylvania the owner tried to block their usage of the name “Burger King”, which backfired. Unbeknownst Burger King Corporation had already filed for the Pennsylvania rights for that name just a few months before the owner. After this the restaurant was known as…
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Then & Now…Klein’s Motel
Read more: Then & Now…Klein’s MotelLocated on Route 222 in Temple, a large section burnt down in 2014.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Read more: Happy Mother’s Day!A very happy Mother’s Day to the Moms of Berks County and beyond. I’ve decided to share a few from my own family’s album with you all today in honor of them.
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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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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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Penn St. 700 block in 1969
Read more: Penn St. 700 block in 1969Source: The Passing Scene
