Green Spot
Green Spot is a brand of non-carbonated, non-caffeinated orange-based soft drink originating in the United States but today produced in Thailand and Venezuela. While not as globally famous as Coca-Cola or Pepsi, it holds a [...]
Helltown – a Northeastern Suburb
Few persons know why Hampden in Northeast Reading was once known by the name of Helltown. About 200 years ago a man named John Hell came with his family to that place, and, [...]
Comfort Station at 5th and Penn Streets
Authorization for the erection of a comfort station at the southwest corner of 5th and Penn Streets was asked from council by Councilman Yeager on June 15, 1921. Construction of the 5th and Penn [...]
10th and Windsor Market House
The 10th and Windsor Market House was erected in 1894 according to plans and specifications prepared by Architect Alexander F. Smith of Reading. Alexander F. Smith, over the course of a very successful career, [...]
Alsace Hill Tunnel Muhlenberg Township
Aaron Albright made a startling recommendation to his employers in June 1856. He proposed building a tunnel 2,500 feet long under Alsace Hill in Muhlenberg Township. Albright was chief engineer of the Reading Water [...]
Spring Valley Hotel
Just down the creek from the breast of Bernhart’s Dam was the Spring Valley Hotel. It had been in existence more than a century. Over the many years, thousands and thousands of people spent [...]
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About GoReadingBerks
GoReadingBerks is a digital platform dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania. Through carefully curated articles, vintage photographs, and in-depth research, it explores the region’s past—from its industrial heritage and architectural landmarks to its cultural traditions and community stories.
