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Description
View of Reading, Pennsylvania (Berks County) in 1881 drawn & published by J. Hanold Kendall.
Details
This topographic view of Reading, Pennsylvania was compiled from sketches by J. Hanold Kendall and published in 1881. Reading was founded along the Schuylkill River in the mid-1700's and became the seat of government of Berks County when the county was established in 1852. Reading’s population in 1881 is noted on the map as 45,000. Situated in the midst of a rich mineral and agricultural district, Reading had become a large manufacturing center. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, which was started here in 1833, was of much controversy in 1877, as it was part of a statewide railroad strike over wages. The railroad bridge was torched by strikers and six citizens were killed.
The map from 1892 includes streets, buildings, steeples, factories, orchards, canal, bridges and railroad route. The railroad bridge is noted to have been burnt by riot in 1877 and rebuilt by the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad in 1878. It features inset illustrations of the following:
- Louis Kraemer & Co. Stony Creek Mills.
- Willson & Clous. Watches, Jewelry, Pianos & Organs. 524 Penn St.
- Kline & Eppihimer. Dry Goods & Carpets. 522 Penn St.
- F. Keffer & Co. China & Glass Ware House. 520 Penn St.
- Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Works. Rolling Mills. W. E. C. Cox, Superintendent
- Schrader, Felix & Kline. Upholstery and Furniture Ware Rooms. 606-608 Penn St.
- Reading Hardware Co. Butt Works. Keystone Works.
- Henry J. Rhoads. Wholesale Notion House. 641 Penn St.
- J. L. Stichter & Son. Hardware, Iron and Steel Mfg. 505, 507 & 509 Penn St. & 11 N. Fifth St.
- Chas. M. Roeder’s Insurance Agency. Adams Express. 446 Penn St.
- Fred. Lauer’s Premium Lager Beer.
- American House. C. S. Birch. Fourth & Penn Sts.
- Mellert Foundry & Machine Co., Ltd. Arnold Mellert, Superintendent. Manufacturers of Water & Gas Pipe.
- Samuel Buch. Distiller of Pure Wheat, Rye & Malt Whiskey. Factory, corner of 11th and Muhlenberg Sts. Office, 527 Penn St.
- A. Wilhelm & Co. Manufacturers of White Lead, Zinc and Fine Colors, Car, Bridge & Depot Paints.
- Spahn & Denison Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Steam Fire Engines, Trucks and Hose Carriages.
- Lancaster Iron Bridge. Pennsylvania is highly favored with charming mountain resorts; among these favored spots there are no attractions superior to those which make up the surroundings of our fair city. A more beautiful work of nature is not easily found. Mountain, hill, plain, valley, and a winding river are features which commend this vicinity to the lover of the picturesque. The scenery is most beautiful; the waters pure. A charming locality for the invalid or pleasure seeker.
- Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Depot.
- Crouse & Co. Packers of Leaf Tobacco and Manufacturers of Segars.
- Sohl, Seidel & Co. Manufacturers of Furniture.
- Reading Stove Works. Orr, Painter & Co.
- J. H. Sternberg. Reading Bolt & Nut Works. Manufacturer of Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Rivets, Refined Iron, etc.
- Hendel Bros. & Sons. Wyomissing Wool Hat Manufactory. Wool Hat Manufacturers. South 5th St.
- Fred. Lauer’s Ale and Porter Brewery.
- T. A. Willson & Co. Manufacturing. Opticians.
- Keystone House.
- Leinbach & Bro. One Price Clothiers. 851 Penn St.
Source
World Maps Online: Historic Map - Reading, PA - 1881, retrieved 6 Sep 2016.
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