Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain
For God and Home and Every Land
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
1. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain
Looking west, with the Conrad Weiser Trading Post marker visible behind the fountain.
Erected by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Reading Pa. for the use of the public.
[Bust of] Francis E. Willard
Erected 1904 by Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Reading.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women.
Location. 40° 20.131′ N, 75° 55.661′ W. Marker is in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is at the intersection of Penn Street and 5th Street (Business U.S. 222), on the right when traveling west on Penn Street. The fountain is on Penn Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reading PA 19602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Conrad Weiser (here, next to this marker); Conrad Weiser Trading Post (here, next to this marker); Federal Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Federal Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Bodo Otto (within shouting distance of this marker); Hiester Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Strong (about 300 feet away); Doctor Jonathan Potts (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reading.
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Also see . . .
1. Francis Elizabeth Willard. (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. History of the W.C.T.U. (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Ernest Epp Granite Works Notice. (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. W.C.T.U. Fountains. (Submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
2. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain Inscription
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
3. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain Detail
Bust of Francis E. Willard.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
4. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain
Looking east along Penn Street.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
5. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain Trough
West facade of fountain.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2009
6. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Drinking Fountain Maker
"Central Granite Works, E[rnest] Epp"
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,639 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
