28 05, 2020

Keystone Hook and Ladder Company No. 1

2020-05-28T13:56:14-04:00May 28th, 2020|Landmarks|0 Comments

The Reading Fire Department was officially organized on March 17, 1773, with the founding of the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company. The Keystone Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, was organized on December 12, 1855. The company was known by various other names until February [...]

24 05, 2020

Penn Square Traffic Circle: The Roundabout That Refused to Quit

2024-10-27T07:32:02-04:00May 24th, 2020|Landmarks|0 Comments

For almost 40 years, Reading, Pennsylvania, had a stubborn little traffic circle in Penn Square that seemed to have a life of its own—a ring of resilience, as if defying anyone who dared question its purpose. This is the story of the traffic [...]

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