Reading, PA – Outlet Capital of the World
Outlets first appeared in the Eastern United States in the 1930s. Factory stores started to offer damaged or excess [...]
Green Spot
Green Spot soft drink was first created in Claremont, California in 1934. The first product was the unique tasty [...]
10th and Windsor Market House
The 10th and Windsor Market House was erected in 1894 according to plans and specifications prepared by Architect Alexander [...]
Yuengling’s Ice Cream
One of the more interesting facets of the Yuengling company's colorful history was its innovative response to the "Prohibition" [...]
B. & J. Saylor Food Store
B. & J. Saylor food store, formerly located at 401 Penn Street, once drew customers from near and far [...]
The Lauer Brewing Company
George Lauer immigrated to America in 1823. Upon landing at Baltimore, Md., he was poor, having just had enough [...]
Penn Hardware Company, Reading, PA
The Penn Hardware was founded in Reading, PA in 1877 by Charles Raymond Heizmann, who became the president of [...]
