Category: History
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JFK Campaign Stop Berks | 1960
Read more: JFK Campaign Stop Berks | 1960John F. Kennedy (JFK) made a campaign stop in Berks County PA on September 16th, 1960. He was a presidential candidate at the time of the visit, and went on to win the presidency. JFK spoke the a huge crowd in Penn Square after making a parade all the way into town down Route 422.…
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The Anchor Hotel
Read more: The Anchor HotelThe Anchor Hotel was located on Canal Sreet (2nd street extension), right next to the Bingaman Street Bridge. This photo was taken from the Bingaman Street Bridge, looking Northeast. Notice Berks Packaging in the background. Currently where the hotel sat is Canal St as it splits when it goes under the bridge. I assume this…
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Then & Now, The Abraham Lincoln Hotel
Read more: Then & Now, The Abraham Lincoln HotelThe Abraham Lincoln hotel was unveiled to the public with a weekend of activities that began on Friday, May 23, 1930 – echoing the glamour of the Roaring 20s yet on the brink of the Great Depression. This new hotel boasted 16 stories, making it one of the tallest buildings in the city. Guests could stay at the…
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Sunshine Brewing Company
Read more: Sunshine Brewing CompanyThe origins of Sunshine Brewing Company can be traced to Peter Barbey & Son Brewing which was established in 1880 at West Elm and Gordon Streets in Reading. Peter Barbey, who started his first brewing company in 1859, died in 1889, leaving the his son John at the helm of their joint venture. In 1933…
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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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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 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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Berkshire Knitting Mills
Read more: Berkshire Knitting MillsIn 1892, “Textile Machine Works” was founded by Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen on Cedar Street in Reading. In 1896 they accepted an offer to relocate to Wyomissing, where they were sold a site for $1, in hopes their industry would spur interest in building lots. In 1899 they incorporated as the “Reading Glove and…
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Cleveland Ave, Wyomissing, 1905
Read more: Cleveland Ave, Wyomissing, 1905Pictured below is Cleveland Avenue in Wyomissing. These photos are courtesy of Wendy Sims. Her grandparent’s bought the house pictured in all of these images, 1173 Cleveland Avenue. As you can see, what is now quite a built up Wyomissing was just starting to be born around the turn of the 20th century. Thanks to Wendy for sharing…
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On This Day…May 3rd 1991
Read more: On This Day…May 3rd 1991Above the fold in the May 3rd, 1991 Reading Eagle In entertainment…
