Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Solomon Boscov
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2014
1. Solomon Boscov Marker
Founder of the family-owned department store chain. An immigrant from Russia, 1911, he came to Reading as a peddler. His first store began here after WWI and gradually expanded. New stores opened starting in 1962. In 1969 he died; thirty years later, Boscov's had 34 stores in five states.
Erected 1999 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 40° 21.381′ N, 75° 55.161′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It is at the intersection of North 9th Street and Pike Street, on the right when traveling north on North 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reading PA 19604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thompson's Rifle Battalion: Capt. George Nagel's Company (approx. 0.8 miles away); General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named General David McMurtie Gregg (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Solomon Boscov. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. About Boscov's. Company website entry (Submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2014
2. Solomon Boscov Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
