On Penn Street at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Street.
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
On Schuylkill River Trail, 0.2 miles east of Brentwood Drive, on the left when traveling east.
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
Near North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street.
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
Near Parkside Drive North, 0.2 miles west of Museum Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near Red Bridge Road, 0.1 miles north of Union Canal Trail.
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
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street.
Played five seasons with Boston Red Sox organization from 1965-1969
President of Reading Area Community College from 2003 - 2007 — — Map (db m161094) HM
On Perkiomen Avenue (U.S. 422), on the left when traveling east.
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
On Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) just east of North 9th Street.
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
Near North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On North Front Street, 0.2 miles north of Bern Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On North 5th Street (Business U.S. 522) just south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On North 9th Street at Pike Street, on the right when traveling north on North 9th Street.
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
Near Parkside Drive South, 0.2 miles west of Museum Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Hill Road just west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Schuylkill River Trail, 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Avenue (Business U.S. 222), on the right when traveling west.
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
Near Hill Road just west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
"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
On Hill Road just west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Centre Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 61) 0.1 miles south of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Washington Street (Business U.S. 422) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
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
On Washington Street (U.S. 422) west of 6th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to all who rest
in unmarked graves
One generation shall laud
thy works to another...
Psalm 145:4
———————————
Under this chapel lie the remains of
[Roll of . . . — — Map (db m111832) HM
On Union Canal Trail at Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on Union Canal Trail.
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
On Perkiomen Avenue (U.S. 422) at Penn Street, on the left when traveling east on Perkiomen Avenue.
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
Near Parkside Drive South, 0.2 miles west of Museum Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Perkiomen Avenue (Business U.S. 422), on the left when traveling east.
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
Near Hill Road west of Constitution Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near Museum Road, 0.1 miles south of Parkside Drive North, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near River Road at Ashbourne Drive, on the left when traveling north. Reported unreadable.
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
Near River Road at Ashbourne Drive, on the left when traveling west.
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
Near River Road at Tuckerton Road, on the left when traveling north.
"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
Near River Road, 0.1 miles north of Whitner Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near River Road at Georgetown Drive, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near River Road at Georgetown Drive, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Reading Road (Pennsylvania Route 272) at Furlow Road, on the right when traveling west on Reading Road.
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
On Penn Avenue (U.S. 422) at Freeman Street, on the right when traveling east on Penn Avenue.
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
On Philadelphia Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 724) at Shilling Street, on the right when traveling west on Philadelphia Avenue.
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
On Philadelphia Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 724) at East Lancaster Avenue (Business U.S. 222), on the left when traveling east on Philadelphia Avenue.
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
On East Lancaster Avenue (US 222) at Mifflin Blvd. on East Lancaster Avenue (US 222).
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
On Morgantown Road (Pennsylvania Route 10/724) at Philadelphia Ave. (PA 724) on Morgantown Road.
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
On West Penn Avenue (U.S. 422) west of Woodrow Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Main Street near Scharff Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Penn Avenue (U.S. 422) at Elm Street, on the left when traveling west on Penn Avenue.
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
On 8th Avenue at Knitting Mills Way, on the right when traveling north on 8th Avenue.
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
On Parkside Drive North, 0.1 miles west of Museum Road, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Penn Avenue (Business U.S. 422) 0.1 miles west of North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Conrad Weiser Pkwy. (US422) at North Water Street on Conrad Weiser Pkwy. (US422).
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
On East High Street at South Water Street, on the right when traveling east on East High Street.
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
On Penn Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east.
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
On Penn Avenue/Benjamin Franklin Highway (U.S. 422), on the right when traveling east.
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
On Benjamin Franklin Parkway (U.S. 422) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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
On Knitting Mills Way just east of Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Knitting Mills Way just east of Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Knitting Mills Way just west of 8th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Hill Avenue just east of Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Knitting Mills Way just east of Park Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Knitting Mills Way just west of 8th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Tulpehocken Road at Red Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south on Tulpehocken Road.
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
On Memorial Drive south of Valley Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Hill Avenue just east of Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
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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