Reading Through Time
What’s in a street name? The stories behind Reading’s roads
We pass them every day — Penn, Perkiomen, Mineral Spring, Cotton, Schuylkill. Some feel familiar, others sound unusual. But together, Reading’s street names form...
Reading Through Time
The rise, fall, and return of rail at Franklin Street Station
For decades, the sight of a train pulling into Franklin Street Station was a symbol of movement, connection, and prosperity in Reading. The red-brick...
Reading Through Time
Life along Penn Street: A street that built a city
Long before shopping malls, big-box stores, or e-commerce, there was Penn Street. It was the heart of Reading — a place where parades rolled,...
