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1. www.readingeagle.com › 2020/01/20 › united-states-ofUnited States of Berks: Get to know the history of Reading ...

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   Jan 20, 2020 · United States of Berks is a recurring feature and will highlight municipalities throughout the county. Reading population: 88,082 (2010 U.S. Census Bureau) City Hall address: 815 Washington St ...

2. treeremovalreadingpa.com › history-of-readingHistory of Reading, Pennsylvania

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   King Charles II of England gave the 45,000-square mile land of the Colony of Pennsylvania to William Penn. The sons of William Penn sketched the town of Reading. The city was founded after the name of Reading, England, in 1748. In 1752, immediately after the establishment of Berks County, Reading became the official county seat.

   • Location: 418 Blair Ave, Reading, 19601, PA

   • Phone: (610) 595-4475

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   Where can I learn about Berks County History?

   • Visitors of all ages can enjoy Berks history in the “Hand-on History” room where families come to learn and play together. The Berks History Center’s Henry Janssen Library is a state-of-the-art research facility that collects, organizes and protects over 200 years of Berks County historical documents.

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   Are there libraries in Berks County?

   • There are more than two dozen local libraries in Berks County, and each of these hidden gems has something unique to offer. Not just a place to browse bookshelves, they serve as gathering spots, technology training centers, and places for the community to grow and connect. Perhaps the most well-known library in Berks is the Reading Public Library.

   All Berks County's Libraries have to Offer

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   What is a Berks public library?

   • Not just a place to browse bookshelves, they serve as gathering spots, technology training centers, and places for the community to grow and connect. Perhaps the most well-known library in Berks is the Reading Public Library. It was the county’s first, opened in 1764.

   All Berks County's Libraries have to Offer

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   What are the best libraries in Berks?

   • Perhaps the most well-known library in Berks is the Reading Public Library. It was the county’s first, opened in 1764. The library endured nearly a century of relocations before finally settling in its current location in 1913, thanks to a donation by Pittsburgh steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.

   All Berks County's Libraries have to Offer

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Historical_Society_ofHistorical Society of Berks County - Wikipedia

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   History. References. External links. Historical Society of Berks County. Coordinates: 40.3497°N 75.9321°W. Founded in 1869, the Historical Society of Berks County (HSBC) operates the Berks History Center as a museum and library located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

   • Founded: 1869
   • Area served: Berks County, Pennsylvania

   • Key people: Executive Director: Benjamin Neely, Archivist & Assistant Director: Bradley Smith, Museum Curator: Amber Vroman, Education Coordinator: Vicky Heffner
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5. berkshistory.org › learn › berks-history-at-homeBerks History at Home - Berks History Center

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   Most visitors to the outlets do not realize the rich history of the buildings that make up the outlet complex. Manufacturing began on the site in 1896 when Ferdinand Thun and Henry Janssen moved their Textile Machine Works to Wyomissing. The Textile Machine Works manufactured knitting and braiding machines. On July 6, 1906 the Textile Machine ...

6. berkshistory.org › article › thomas-penn-and-theThomas Penn and the Town of Reading in Pennsylvania

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   He never came back to Reading, but no citizen of Reading can think without a quickening pulse of appreciation of the shy, kindly man, toiling in his cabinet at Westminster over the voluminous directions for the town whose interest tugged so closely at his heart strings. This article appeared in The Historical Review of Berks County, October 1944.

7. berkscountyliving.com › features › educationbusinessAll Berks County's Libraries have to Offer

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   Jul 30, 2018 · Perhaps the most well-known library in Berks is the Reading Public Library. It was the county’s first, opened in 1764. The library endured nearly a century of relocations before finally settling in its current location in 1913, thanks to a donation by Pittsburgh steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.

8. lvhistory.org › historic-sites › berks-history-centerBerks History Center - Lehigh Valley Passport To History

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   Travelers will tour significant historic sites and enjoy a relaxing vacation with other history enthusiasts. Costs vary, members enjoy a $10 discount. Regular hours: Berks History Center Museum and Research Library are open to the public, now by appointment only on Wednesday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Please call 610-375-4375 to schedule your ...