Category: Towns
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Stoudt Auto Sales Vintage Signage
Read more: Stoudt Auto Sales Vintage SignageStoudt, a name relied upon in the automotive industry for over 70 years, began in 1923 as Stoudt Chevrolet, a family owned dealership in Leesport, Pa. In 1953, Stoudt Chevrolet relocated to Lebanon, Pa and became Stoudt Chevrolet-Cadillac. Finally, in 1958, the Stoudt families moved to their present location in Reading, Pa. where Stoudt Auto…
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On this day March 19th…
Read more: On this day March 19th…Above the fold in the March 19th, 1981 Reading Eagle. Ads & More
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The Berkshire Mall
Read more: The Berkshire MallPlanning for the Berkshire Mall began in the late 1960s. Sears was announced as the first major planned tenant in November 1967; to replace its nearby Shillington location which had opened in 1956. Construction began in 1968, with an “official” kickoff in November of that year. The mall opened in February 1970, and it was…
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On this Day March 18th…
Read more: On this Day March 18th…These we’re your headlines above the fold on March 18th 1966 in the Reading Eagle. Ads
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The Sinking Spring Drive-In
Read more: The Sinking Spring Drive-InThe Sinking Spring Drive-In was opened on August 3rd, 1955. It was considered a first-class operation at the time of it’s opening. Those driving east on Route 422 from Wernersville could see the screen from nearly a half a mile away. Shortly after it’s opening, it was bought by Fox Theatres of Reading, PA, whom also operated…
