Category: Towns

  • The Berkshire Mall

    Planning 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…

    These we’re your headlines above the fold on March 18th 1966 in the Reading Eagle. Ads

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  • Sinking Spring Drive-In Theatre

    The Sinking Spring Drive-In

    The 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…

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