Category: Decades
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On this Day April 13
Read more: On this Day April 13Above the fold in the April 13th, 1970 Reading Eagle
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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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The Book Mart at 6th & Court
Read more: The Book Mart at 6th & CourtThe Book Mart was located on the corner of 6th and Court Streets in Reading PA. The store opened in 1935 and was sold in 1976. It doubled in size between opening and being sold. Source: The Passing Scene
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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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On this day April 7th
Read more: On this day April 7thAbove the fold in the April 7th 1994 Reading Eagle
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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
