Sho-Boat
The Sho-Boat was located at the northwest corner of Schuylkill Ave. and Blair Ave., Reading. The brick hotel building dated from 1893 when erected by Augustus Resh who dubbed his property Somerset Park. An [...]
Yuengling’s Ice Cream
One of the more interesting facets of the Yuengling company's colorful history was its innovative response to the "Prohibition" of alcohol legislated by Congress in 1919. Considered one of the greatest shakedowns in American [...]
Wright Biplane over Mt. Penn and Reading
On Thursday July 9, 1914 an enthusiastic crowd of spectators gathered at Carsonia Park to witness two beautiful flights in a large, high-powered Wright biplane from the level lawn near the lake in Carsonia [...]
ZooAmerica
ZooAmerica is a zoo located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, The idea for a zoo in Hershey dates back to the formation of the town itself. In 1903, Milton Hershey purchased a large farm in the [...]
B. & J. Saylor Food Store
B. & J. Saylor food store, formerly located at 401 Penn Street, once drew customers from near and far for its offerings of fancy fruits, baked goods, and specialty foods. Saylor's blended its own [...]
Heaven Sent Beer
A unique event to occur in Berks County during prohibition was the day "heaven-sent" beer rained down on South 9th Street. The Reading Brewing Company had placed a $50,000 bond with the U.S. Treasury [...]
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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.
