Category: History
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Croll & Keck
Read more: Croll & KeckCroll & Keck, a store specializing in men’s and boy’s apparel, was located on the south side of the 600 block of Penn Street, at 622 Penn Street; situated next door to Pomeroy’s Department Store. It opened in 1898, with founders being John W. Gilbert, William M. Croll and D. A. Heffner. The first location of the…
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On this Day March 28th
Read more: On this Day March 28thAbove the fold in the March 28th 1962 Reading Eagle
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Then & Now – 400 block Penn St
Read more: Then & Now – 400 block Penn StThe 400 block of Penn Street in downtown Reading PA. As it appeared in the 1960s and today.
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On this Day March 25th
Read more: On this Day March 25thAbove the fold in the March 25th 1941 Reading Eagle – Yugoslavia joins Axis powers
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Farr’s Shoe Store / Boot Shop
Read more: Farr’s Shoe Store / Boot ShopFarr’s was founded in Allentown in 1862 by Jacob L. Farr Sr. in a small shop at 8th & Hamilton. He custom made men’s, women’s and children’s shoes by hand. Reading’s first branch opened in 1913 under management of three of Farr’s sons. They reincorporated as Farr Bros Co. in 1920. The location that most…
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On this Day March 24th
Read more: On this Day March 24thAbove the fold in the March 24th 1969 Reading Eagle Dear Mrs. Post… Local Job Ads
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On this day March 23rd…
Read more: On this day March 23rd…Above the fold in the March 23rd 1955 Reading Eagle Ads & more
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On this Day March 22nd
Read more: On this Day March 22ndAbove the fold in the March 22nd, 1965 Reading Eagle Ads & more
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On this Day March 21st…
Read more: On this Day March 21st…Above the fold in the March 21st, 1969 Reading Eagle. Ads & more stories
