Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Skew Bridge
Erected 1951 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 20.559′ N, 75° 55.543′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on North 6th Street at railroad bridge. The marker is near Woodward Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reading PA 19601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Cannon (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wallace Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Wallace Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.3 miles away); General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reading.
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