Category: Downtown
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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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The Crystal Restaurant – Penn Square
Read more: The Crystal Restaurant – Penn SquareOpened in 1911, The Crystal Restaurant was once one of Reading’s most popular dining establishments. It was opened by Greek immigrant Constantine Mantis. On June 10, 1970 a fire broke out in the Crystal Restaurant due to an electrician who caused an electrical dead-short at the main breaker panel in the basement. It was revamped and run for…
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Penn & 7th Street, 1970s
Read more: Penn & 7th Street, 1970sPhoto taken by Ron Ciervo
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On this day…May 23rd 1982
Read more: On this day…May 23rd 1982Above the fold in theMay 23rd, 1982 Reading Eagle Kenhorst Fire Company’s 50th anniversary Pacman tournament at the Fairgrounds Square Mall to benefit the YMCA of Berks county. In sports The early stages of a long decline of Penn Square downtown
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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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The Brighter Hotel
Read more: The Brighter HotelThe Brighter Hotel was located at 2nd and Penn St, right over the Penn St. bridge in Reading. It was built and opened in 1900. By 1920 it was remodeled to hold a business on the first floor, which became occupied by Auto Sales Corp. The higher floors remained apartments. By 1978 the building was deemed…