Category: History
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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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Before Blue Marsh Lake
Read more: Before Blue Marsh LakeTo squelch the rumors… no, there are no buildings standing underneath the waters of Blue Marsh Lake; only foundations and forgotten roadways. Many of these homes and farms were taken by eminent domain, ruining livelihoods and uprooting entire families. The whole process took almost an entire decade, with the first survey of acquisition dated January 1, 1970.…
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Penn St. 700 block in 1969
Read more: Penn St. 700 block in 1969Source: The Passing Scene
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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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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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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…
