Laid out 1748 by direction of Thomas Penn. Seat of Berks County since 1752. Incorporated borough, 1783. Soon became, and has remained, center of the Pennsylvania-Dutch area. An old and progressive industrial community. — — Map (db m161067) HM
Birth of Berks County
Settlement began with the Lenni-Lenape of the Delaware Nation. In 1681 William Penn founded Pennsylvania and in 1748 his sons Thomas and Richard established Readingtown. It became the county seat when Berks County was . . . — — Map (db m160558) HM
Brett Myers
Reading Phillies 2001 (Eastern League Champion)
Pitched for the Phillies from 2002 through 2009 and won a World Series ring with the Phillies in 2008.
Mike Spidale
Reading Phillies 2007-2012 (Team . . . — — Map (db m161097) HM
History of the Reading Public Museum Wetland
On April 15, 1996, over 50 elementary students representing five school districts from Berks County participated in the creation of a westland on the grounds of the Reading Public Museum. This . . . — — Map (db m161120) HM
The Reeser house and farm at the Berks County Heritage Center survives as a witness to the agricultural lifestyle of early Berks County. First settled in the 1730s by English
Quakers, it was purchased by Abraham Reeser in 1774 and remained in the . . . — — Map (db m208905) HM
Played five seasons with Boston Red Sox organization from 1965-1969
President of Reading Area Community College from 2003 - 2007 — — Map (db m161094) HM
To commemorate
the patriotism and promptitude
of the
Ringgold Light Artillery
of Reading, Pennsylvania,
which reported for duty at
Harrisburg, April 16, 1861,
arriving there first of the
Pennsylvania Companies;
and with the . . . — — Map (db m25234) HM
Washington Camp
No. 163
Patriotic Order Sons
of America
who served in the
Great World War
1917 - 1918
"The right is more precious than peace. We shall fight for the things we have always carried nearest our hearts. To such a task . . . — — Map (db m160631) WM
Reading Phillies First Baseman in 2004, hit .297/.386/.647 with 37 HR, 102 RBI, and 73 R in 102 games. Won the Eastern League MVP, Paul Owens award and USA Today's Minor . . . — — Map (db m161098) HM
Senator Michael O'Pake was a driving force in the restoration of FirstEnergy Stadium. Mike was proud to represent the Reading Phillies in the Pennsylvania Senate for 39 years. Citizens of Baseballtown are forever grateful to Senator O'Pake for his . . . — — Map (db m161086) HM
Site of the
First Post Office
of Reading, Berks Co., Penna.
1793 - 1823
John Walter - Postmaster
Property of
The Woman's Club
of Reading, PA.
January 2, 1919
— — Map (db m160640) HM
Regarded best example of skew bridge in U.S. Designed by Richard Osborn for the P & R Railroad in 1857. Each course of the arch of 40 feet is laid in ellipsoidal curve, each stone properly curved. There is no keystone. — — Map (db m84503) HM
Dedicated by
The City of Reading
to those citizens who in a period
of economic depression labored to
build this boulevard,
1932 - 1935
Mayor
Heber Ermentrout
Councilmen
William J. Smith George M. Yocom
Jesse George . . . — — Map (db m25249) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m71370) HM
When the Reading Public Museum opened to the public at this location in 1928, John Nolen, a prominent landscape architect from Harvard University, transformed the grounds into a beautiful 25-acre park and arboretum. For decades the Arboretum has . . . — — Map (db m161112) HM
Planted October 23, 1919 as a living memorial for those who in war and in peace have ceaselessly kept alive the spirit of patriotism by the Reading Artillerists since 1794 — — Map (db m160595) WM
The Fix Gerber Cemetery - From 200 Graves to 51 Tombstones
Imagine standing here in the early 1800's looking towards Reading across the Schuylkill River. Travel was by foot, horse and buggy, or by stagecoach. To your left, a wooden covered . . . — — Map (db m160559) HM
This building
with 10 acres of land
was given to
the City of Reading
by Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Mould
April 21, 1911
In memory of
James Matz
Carpenter-Contractor & Builder
and sons
Chas. E. & Jas. A. Matz
Designers . . . — — Map (db m25229) HM
"To you who first gave them life, nurtured and protected them, blessed are you in the sight of God and man, for such sacrifice and loss is beyond measure."
Anonymous — — Map (db m160575) WM
We gratefully and humbly remember, those who strove and died to preserve our heritage.
In honor of
George F. Didyoung
Sgt. Major U.S. Army
— — Map (db m160607) WM
With men enlisted from Berks County, Nagel's Company was a part of the first battalion in the colonies authorized by Congress, in June 1775. After gathering at Reading the following month, this company and other companies of the battalion marched . . . — — Map (db m71371) HM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Beautiful Building of
Downtown Reading
2007
Carillon installed 1951 . . . — — Map (db m111830) HM
Dedicated to all who rest
in unmarked graves
One generation shall laud
thy works to another...
Psalm 145:4
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Under this chapel lie the remains of
[Roll of . . . — — Map (db m111832) HM
Connecting Progress and History
In 1690, there were few navigable inland waterways in the Quaker colony established by William Penn. Penn recognized the need for a route by which to access and settle the lush countryside and harvest its . . . — — Map (db m160655) HM
In recognition
of more than a hundred
years of faithful,
unselfish and often heroic
service rendered by the
Volunteer Firemen
of the City of Reading, Pa.
———
“Greater love hath no man than
this: that . . . — — Map (db m25296) HM
A major 20th century American poet, Stevens was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his “Collected Poems” in 1955. Works such as "Bantams in Pinewoods," "Harmonium," and "The Auroras of Autumn" combined poetic language with serious . . . — — Map (db m84501) HM
Birthplace of the internationally acclaimed poet. He attended Reading's High School for Boys, Harvard College and New York University Law School and combined successful careers as an insurance company executive and award winning poet. In 1955 the . . . — — Map (db m84502) HM
Lenni Lenape: The Original People
Thousands of years before the first Europeans arrived in Northern America. North American Indians known as Lenni Lenape occupied parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, including Reading and Berks . . . — — Map (db m161109) HM
Born at Niles, Ohio, 1843
Enlisted in the Union Army as Private, 1861
Mustered out as Major, 1865
Elected President, 1896
Re-elected President, 1900
Died at Buffalo, N.Y. 1901
Last Public Utterances at the
Pan American Exposition, . . . — — Map (db m25289) HM
Eminent jurist; Member State Supreme Court, 1857-1868; Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of U.S., 1870-80; Member Electoral Commission, 1877. His law office and home stood on this site. Died, 1895. — — Map (db m71372) HM
Magnoliaceae-Tulip Poplar
planted in memory of the boys
of the high school who
served their country in the
World War
by the students of the school
— — Map (db m160582) WM
Creek History:
During the construction of the Reading Public Museum in 1927, an aesthetic reflecting pool was created. This pool required the installation of a dam that would capture water to create a pond, later called Mirror Lake.
As . . . — — Map (db m161114) HM
The First Felix Dam
To create the 108 mile Schuylkill Navigation system, a series of dams, locks, and canals were constructed along the River. Felix Dam (No. 16) and Rothermel's or Ritz's Lock (Lock No. 42) were built north of Reading past . . . — — Map (db m161128) HM
The First Settlers
The Lenni-Lenape, or "original people", were the first to inhabit the banks of Ganshowahanna, or "falling waters", their name for the Schuylkill River. The Lenni-Lenapes in this area were members of the peaceful tribes . . . — — Map (db m161131) HM
"Too Thick to Navigate, Too Thin to Cultivate" — Unknown
To fuel the industrial revolution beginning around 1870, the Schuylkill County mines processed coal and dumped their culm, or waste, into huge piles in the . . . — — Map (db m161122) HM
Boating and Swimming
The pool behind the Felix Dam was about four miles long, creating a 132 acre lake holding 480 million gallons of water. While popular for motor boating and water skiing from the 1960s to the 1990s, in the early 1900s . . . — — Map (db m161134) HM
The Second Felix Dam
The first Felix Dam was left to deteriorate underwater when construction of the second Dam was completed in 1855. Later, the Schuylkill Canal was abandoned in 1916 and commercial use of the second Felix Dam ended when . . . — — Map (db m161124) HM
Birth of the Schuylkill Navigation Company
After a few false starts, the Schuylkill Navigation Company was chartered by the state legislature "to authorize the Governor to incorporate a Company to make lock navigation on the river Schuylkill" . . . — — Map (db m161123) HM
This canal was operated from 1828-1884. It connected the Schuylkill at Reading with the Susquehanna at Middletown. Remains of tow path can be seen .3 mile southeast of here, along the Tulpehocken Creek. — — Map (db m84506) HM
Early Shekelamy/Schuykill Indian paths led to this spring. In 1762, two of these paths were followed to construct the first road between Lancaster and Reading. In 1823 John and Nicolas Coleman opened a stage line stopping here to allow passengers . . . — — Map (db m234875) HM
Founded 1794 as Reading Furnace by ironmaster George Ege. In 1845 Henry P. Robeson expanded the furnace, spurring establishment in 1855 of the town of Robesonia. Although the furnace itself ceased operation and was razed in 1927, the Georgian-style . . . — — Map (db m157244) HM
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and one of
America's most noted authors, Updike lived
here until age thirteen. He was inspired
by his mother, an amateur writer, and his
childhood surroundings, which he included
in many works over his 50-year . . . — — Map (db m242030) HM
With thanks to God we remember all of the men and women of Shillington who served in our country's Armed Forces to preserve America's freedom
They have passed on the torch of freedom so we may carry it forth. They have earned our respect and . . . — — Map (db m161137) WM
Member of the Continental Congress, a Revolutionary soldier, first Pennsylvania governor, 1790-99, lived at his estate Angelica from 1774 to 1794. The Berks County Farm and Home now occupies the site. — — Map (db m84488) HM
In use, 1828-1884. It connected the Schuylkill at Reading with the Susquehanna at Middletown. About a mile east, at tip of Fritts Island, are remains of easternmost lock. It passed boats traveling to and from Philadelphia by way of Schuylkill . . . — — Map (db m84489) HM
Borough of Sinking Spring
In honor of
our fallen heroes
"They paid the ultimate sacrifice
while serving the community."
Scott A Wertz 1966 - 2006
Kyle D Pagerly 1982 - 2011
Ronald T Wentzel Jr 1962 - 2014
Lee K Schweyer 1959 - . . . — — Map (db m241603) HM
In honor of all citizens
of Marion Township
who served their country
"I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith."
II Timothy 4:7 — — Map (db m38803) WM
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
———————
Union Canal Milestone
A gift to honor the . . . — — Map (db m39322) HM
This tablet is in commemoration of the services of Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Hain's Church (St. John's Reformed) Cemetery at Wernersville, Pa. This tablet is dedicated in grateful recognition of their patriotism and valor.
[Honor Roll . . . — — Map (db m39299) WM
Erected to the memory of
Wilhelm Fischer
Born in the Palatinate April 11, 1706
Arrived at Philadelphia Aug. 17, 1733
Died October 23, 1771
and his wife
Elizabeth Gertrude
The daughter of
George and Veronica Hain
Born . . . — — Map (db m39298) HM
VF Corporation acquired Berkshire International corporation and pioneered the idea of outlet shopping at the former Berkshire Knitting Mill buildings in Wyomissing and West Reading.
The industrial setting and tenant mix create a unique . . . — — Map (db m160662) HM
This bench is dedicated to the memory of all those who have struggled with breast cancer. It is a peaceful place for reflection.
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks is an organization that provides hope, information, and emotional . . . — — Map (db m161116) HM
A landmark used for public sales and auctions of livestock. A hostelry of prominence in the Borough for 145 years.
Land once owned by John and William Penn. — — Map (db m161121) HM
Erected 1749; once owned by Baron Stiegel. Operated by ironmaster George Ege, 1774-1824. Hessians were employed in Revolutionary days to cut a rock channel for water supply. Site is to the north of Womelsdorf. — — Map (db m84522) HM
Lloyd Weidman
William Wike
Robert Filbert
John Filbert
John Livingood
Elwood Horne
Earl Leinbach
GEORGE Emrich
Martin Anderson*
Ben Grimes
William Mattis Jr.
Harry Grimes
Luke Gerhart
Clyde Haak . . . — — Map (db m211927) WM
Pioneer, Indian interpreter, treaty maker, 1732-1760. The Indians called him the "Holder of the Heavens." He lived, died, and is buried on this property, now a State Park devoted to his memory. — — Map (db m38777) HM
Churchman, Counsellor, Soldier, Indian-Interpreter, Agent, Diplomat and First Judge of Berks County.
Here were held many conferences with Indian chiefs, missionaries, colonial governors and leaders.
Here were reared his children of whom the . . . — — Map (db m39286) HM
We can't be sure. We know that Conrad Weiser owned this land and lived on the property from 1729 to about 1750. And there is a strong oral tradition indicating that Weiser's house stood on this spot. But archaeology conducted in 2000 found few . . . — — Map (db m39287) HM
An Indian path from Shamokin (Sunbury) came over the mts. by way of Klingerstown and Pine Grove to Weiser's place in the Tulpehocken Valley. Chiefs of the Six Nations, carrying "words of wampum" to Brother Onas (Penn) at Philadelphia, traveled this . . . — — Map (db m38797) HM
Governor of Pennsylvania, 1823-1829. Born, 1775, in the old parsonage behind Christ Lutheran Church. During his terms, the State inaugurated its extensive program of internal improvements. He died at Lancaster in 1852. — — Map (db m38771) HM
The Livingood family came from Switzerland to the Palatinate. Jacob and his father, John Wendell Leibengut embarked for America with the first party of Palatines, May 6, 1709 from London, England. In 1728 Jacob Sr. arrived in the Tulpehocken Valley . . . — — Map (db m39285) HM
Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen accepted an offer to relocate to Wyomissing, where Reading Suburban Real Estate Co. sold them a site for $1.
This site went on to become the Berkshire Knitting Mills, the largest company of its kind in the . . . — — Map (db m160669) HM
The Berkshire Knitting Mills was established in 1906. The first concrete steel-reinforced building in America was constructed here as part of the Big Red Building.
This site would go on to incorporate a medical dispensary, a junior college . . . — — Map (db m160664) HM
The Knitting Mills pioneered the use of Rayon during the "Roaring Twenties," just as women's style changes lead to shorter skirt lengths and demand for full-fashioned hosiery skyrocketed.
As a result, the Berkshire Knitting Mills quickly . . . — — Map (db m160667) HM
The most famous innovation developed at the Berkshire Knitting Mills was the "Reading" Knitting Machine. The "Reading," made up of 130,000 finely crafted parts, could be appreciated as both a marvel of engineering as well as a fine work of art. . . . — — Map (db m160670) HM
An affiliate of Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. purchased the property from VF Corporation. UGI Energy Services' decision to locate its regional HQ here set the stage for the redevelopment of The Knitting Mills. Subsequent commitments from Tower . . . — — Map (db m160665) HM
Founded by Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen in 1906, the Berkshire Knitting Mills served as a hub of technological innovation and civic pride. Together with Textile Machine Works and Narrow Fabric Company, this multi-faceted manufacturing enterprise . . . — — Map (db m160660) HM
At one time there were thirty-seven covered bridges throughout Berks County. Today the Wertz's covered Red Bridge is one of only five that remain. It was built in 1867 by Amandas Knerr for $7,450.
The "Red Bridge is the longest single span . . . — — Map (db m208711) HM
In grateful memory to the men and women from this community who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during any wars and a lasting tribute to those who gave their lives in the services of their country — — Map (db m161135) WM
Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1927 by Henry Janssen and Ferdinand Thun, stood at this site until 1958. Prior to 1930, it had been the Sacred Heart Church, built in 1917. WPI's rigorous curriculum trained certified . . . — — Map (db m160671) HM
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