Berks Nostalgia

On This Day April 25th

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Alexa Freyman

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Above the fold in the April 25th 1980 Reading Eagle

Mohrsville Train Stop eliminated

 

Front page news in the April 25th 1985 Reading Eagle:

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Born and raised in Berks, I am fascinated by the design, architecture, culture & style of the 20th century. I started this website to research and build a collection of the places, things and stories I have heard about my entire life. Read more here.

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