Category: Towns
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222 Drive-In Theatre
Read more: 222 Drive-In TheatreThe 222 Drive-In Theatre was located on Route 222 in Fleetwood, specifically at 8832 Allentown Pike. It was opened in 1975 and had a capacity for 300 cars. Today, the property is occupied by Garage Strength. Typically drive-in’s were established in the 1950s, so 222 was seemingly two decade’s late to the game. While the…
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Foscone’s Sir Goony Golf
Read more: Foscone’s Sir Goony GolfFoscone’s Goony Golf was an 18-hole miniature golf course located on Penn Avenue in Sinking Spring, right next to the old Sinking Spring Drive-In. The property was purchased in 1967 by Dominic J. Foscone, who was a former pro golfer and instructor and director at the Reading Country Club. The business also operated a go-kart…
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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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Mt. Penn Diner
Read more: Mt. Penn DinerThe Mt. Penn Glass Front Diner was located at the east end of the Lindbergh Viaduct. It was located at 2101 Howard Blvd in Mount Penn. It was eventually turned into an Arner’s Restaurant, which was then sold as well in the mid-2000s. Now a Pizzeria stands in its place. Source: dinerhunter.com
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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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Then and Now, 7th and Penn
Read more: Then and Now, 7th and PennLooking West down Penn Ave at 7th Street in March of 1970 and today.
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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…
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On this Day April 5th
Read more: On this Day April 5thTop Headlines in the April 5th 1968 Reading Eagle: Martin Luther King Jr. assassination