24 08, 2025

From Log Cabin to High-Rise: The Evolution of Reading’s Madison Building

2025-08-24T23:14:46-04:00August 24th, 2025|Buildings|0 Comments

At the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets in Reading, Pennsylvania, stands a site that embodies over 260 years of transformation. From a humble Quaker log meetinghouse to a Revolutionary War hospital, from a state-of-the-art 1920s skyscraper to a collection of high-end apartment [...]

3 03, 2025

Demolition Begins on 431 Penn Street: A Story of Neglect and Lost Heritage

2025-03-03T08:32:49-04:00March 3rd, 2025|Buildings|1 Comment

Demolition is set to begin today on the city-owned building at 431 Penn Street, marking another chapter in Reading’s ongoing struggle with historic preservation and municipal mismanagement. Once a symbol of architectural grandeur, the structure—particularly its Beaux-Arts façade—has been left to decay under [...]

18 10, 2024

Beaux-Arts style façade of 431 Penn Street

2024-10-18T12:04:43-04:00October 18th, 2024|Buildings, Landmarks|0 Comments

The building at 431 Penn Street in Reading, PA, holds a rich history as part of the city's central business district. The façade of the building originally comes from the Reading News building, which was located at 22-24 North Fifth Street. The Reading [...]

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