Category: History
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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…
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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
