Pagoda’s Lion Heads Removed & Replaced
In Oct 1971 the 20 original stone lion and dragon heads were removed from the roof of the Pagoda.… Read Full Article
Pagoda Lion Heads – On this Day | Oct 8th 1971
Miracle Mart – 2101 Centre Ave
Miracle Mart was a 50,000 square foot department store on Route 61/Centre Ave in North Reading. There is very little information online about Miracle Mart or its origins, besides that there was a more well-documented and unrelated Canadian department store chain by the same name. Looking at aerial photos of the area leads me to believe this location in Reading, Pennsylvania was opened in 1959.… Read Full Article
On this day Nov 18th, 1959
Future site of Western Electric purchased in Muhlenberg Township
TV Stereo Advertisement from Pomeroys
Dance to your favorite records plated on the 4-speed automatic record changer or simple add the space-saving stereo amplifier unit and enjoy life-like realism of stereophonic sound. Or just relax and enjoy this big-screen TV. Yours now for the first time at this low, low price.… Read Full Article
Reading Rug Company – Lancaster Ave
Reading Rug Co, pictured in 1961, was located on Lancaster Ave. As far as I can tell Reading Rug Co no longer exists, though it at the time boasted it was one of the most outstanding carpet specialist in the United States.
I’m not sure of it’s exact location, but it appears it could be the former AW Golden building at 801 Lancaster Ave, which has obviously been renovated since.… Read Full Article
On this Day: October 20th, 1973
… Read Full ArticleReading’s 7th Street isn’t really a street, it’s railroad tracks. And these railroad tracks will cut through the purposed Penn Mall. Edward Sulzberger, the proposed mall developer, has said he would prefer the tracks not be there but can live with them. Meanwhile, other redevelopment officials feel the tracks may become an asset in the future if mass rail transit becomes a booming business.