Reading in Vintage Postcards by Charles J Adams

Reading in Vintage Postcards by Charles J Adams

In the mid-nineteenth century, a transportation industry developed in Reading that put the city on the map and on the Monopoly board forever. Founded in 1748 by William Penn s sons Thomas and Richard, Reading experienced rapid growth throughout the nineteenth century as the Reading Railroad (the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad) breathed steam into the city s industry. As the powerful railroads faded later, so did the city s economy. In recent years, Reading has become known as the birthplace and capital of factory outlet shopping and the hub of newborn manufacturing, financial, and agricultural enterprises.

Charles J. is a well-known author. Adams III has published more than twenty-five books, including Reading in Antique Postcards (Arcadia Publishing, 2000). He is a columnist for the Reading Eagle and a radio broadcaster on WEEU. He is a past president of the Reading Public Library and a member of the History Society of Berks County's board of trustees. He considers singing the national anthem before Reading Phillies games to be one of his proudest accomplishments.

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ISBN 13	9780738504797
ISBN 10	0738504793
Title	Reading in Vintage Postcards
Author	Charles J Adams
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
Year published	2000-10-01
Number of pages	128
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