Category: Decades
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On this Day June 11th 1982
Read more: On this Day June 11th 1982Above the fold in the June 11th, 1982 Reading Eagle Country Mall Construction In the Theatres
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Penn & 7th Street, 1970s
Read more: Penn & 7th Street, 1970sPhoto taken by Ron Ciervo
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Reading Brewing Company
Read more: Reading Brewing CompanyReading Brewing Company was founded by Philip Bessinger in 1886 in Reading, Pennsylvania. It was located at 9th & Laurel Streets. It brewed and canned various beers during its existence. Old Reading Beer and Reading Premium Beer were amongst the most popular. Reading produced a Pennsylvania Dutch Lager at a volume of 1,200 barrels a…
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Berks County Hockey Complex
Read more: Berks County Hockey ComplexIt opened as Western Berks Street Hockey in the fall of 1977 and went through several changes in name and ownership. It closed in 2005 as Berks County Hockey Complex. This little floor hockey arena hosted many local games over the decades. Located on Krick Lane across from the Sinking Spring Drive-In (pictured in background of…
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On this Day June 4th 1976
Read more: On this Day June 4th 1976Above the fold in the June 4th, 1976 Reading Eagle Reading High Class of 1976 Graduates St. Luke’s Last Service Cigarette Ad
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The Bellevue Diner
Read more: The Bellevue DinerThe Bellevue Diner was located on route 222 and Bellevue Ave, in Muhlenberg, 3 miles north of Reading.
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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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The Sinking Spring Dairy Company
Read more: The Sinking Spring Dairy CompanyNothing to be found online about the Sinking Spring Dairy Co. It was established in 1924 and changed names to the Independent Dairy Co in 1933. It was located at what is now 333 South Hull St. Have information on this company/place? Please get in touch- [email protected]
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On this day…May 23rd 1982
Read more: On this day…May 23rd 1982Above the fold in theMay 23rd, 1982 Reading Eagle Kenhorst Fire Company’s 50th anniversary Pacman tournament at the Fairgrounds Square Mall to benefit the YMCA of Berks county. In sports The early stages of a long decline of Penn Square downtown
