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Author : Cyrus T. Fox
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Total Pages : 588 pages
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Download or read book Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania written by Cyrus T. Fox and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Morton Luther Montgomery
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Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (891 download)
Download or read book History of Berks County, Pennsylvania written by Morton Luther Montgomery and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Philip K. Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738535142
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)
Download or read book Reading Trains and Trolleys written by Philip K. Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rail transportation has been part of daily life in Reading since the 1830s. Reading Trains and Trolleys portrays the good old days of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway (reorganized as the Reading Company in 1923), the Schuykill Valley Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Mount Penn Gravity Railroad, the Neversink Mountain Railroad, the Reading City Passenger Railway, and the Reading Traction Company. The Reading Railroad gained widespread recognition as a property for sale on the Monopoly board, but the history of trains and trolleys in Reading goes well beyond that iconography. Reading Trains and Trolleys documents the impact of railroad and trolley networks on Reading and adjoining communities, including photographs of the interior of the locomotive shop and the carbarn at Tenth and Exeter Streets, views of the Walnut Street yard before and after the Outer Station was constructed, and views from the Swinging Bridge, which spanned the yard by the Outer Station. The Historical Society of Berks County's collection of rail photographs includes many never-before-published images of diverse scenes in and around Reading.
Author : Cyrus T. Fox
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Download or read book Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania written by Cyrus T. Fox and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Flynn Johnson
Publisher : G Editions LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781943876587
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (765 download)
Download or read book Working Girls written by Robert Flynn Johnson and published by G Editions LLC. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What started out as a simple trip to a postcard fair turned into a lifelong investigation for author Robert Flynn Johnson. Captivated by the beauty and originality of a group of nineteenth-century photographs of women, he had to know more. Now, nearly a decade after his first encounter with the images, Johnson has uncovered more than two hundred vintage photographs of women who lived and worked at a brothel in Reading, Pennsylvania, circa 1892. Taken by commercial photographer William Goldman, the photographs paint a full picture of the environment that the women inhabited--from inside the brothel, posing artistically for the camera, to their off-duty routines, such as reading, smoking, and bathing. Never-before published and taken two decades before the famous E. J. Bellocq photographs of prostitutes in Storyville in New Orleans circa 1913, these beautifully produced photographs are only now seeing the light of day. Johnson uses these photographs to detail their aesthetic, historical, and sociological importance in the history of photography, examining them alongside paintings and photographs by such artists as Degas, Picasso, Atget, and more. Accompanied by essays from Professor Ruth Rosen and Dennita Sewell that provide an insightful historical overview of these images in context of the period in which they were taken and a preface from famed burlesque dancer Dita von Teese, this volume provides a personal visual record of lives of these women while also offering a deeper understanding of the Working Girls that existed more than 120 years ago.
Author : North American, Philadelphia
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Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (864 download)
Download or read book The Schuylkill Navigation Company written by North American, Philadelphia and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The articles which compose the body of the following pamphlet, were originally published as leading editorials in the North America."--Introductory note
Author : Berks County (Pa.)
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Total Pages : 868 pages
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Download or read book Proprietary and State Tax Lists of the County of Berks written by Berks County (Pa.) and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Doris M. Dorwart
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ISBN 13 : 9780615130316
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (33 download)
Download or read book The Dreamland Park Murders written by Doris M. Dorwart and published by . This book was released on 2005-08-25 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A non-fiction account written in story form about the murders of teenagers Marilyn Sheckler and Glenn Eckert at the ruins of Dreamland Park near Pricetown, Pennsylvania in 1969 and Michael Abate near Wernersville, Pennsylvania in 1994 with a focus on the trials of those accused of the crimes and on persons associated with both crimes. Dialog is based on court transcripts and interviews with people associated with the crimes, the trials, the victims, and/or the accused.
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Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 9780271043531
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (435 download)
Download or read book The Lehigh Valley: A Natural and Environmental History written by and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprising approximately 730 square miles and over half a million residents, the Lehigh Valley is the third largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania, encompassing the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Much is known about the industrial history of the valley (home to Bethlehem Steel, Mack Trucks, and Crayola crayons). But few have discovered the valley's natural history: the "endless" Blue Mountain, the spectacular raptor migrations, the wetlands and watercourses. The Lehigh Valley explores the land and the natural forces and human history that have altered it. From boulder fields to water gaps, from sinkholes to limestone caves, the valley has long had a powerful influence on the lives of its residents--and the people have had a similarly powerful effect on the valley; the text features brief profiles of some of the people who have shaped the environmental history of the area. The authors also include directions to historical and natural sites, and the book's illustrations aid visitors and naturalists in identifying the region's abundance of flora and fauna. The Lehigh Valley is a unique combination of narrative natural history, identification handbook, and travel and hiking guide. Mountain laurel, red-tailed hawks, dusky salamanders: The Lehigh Valley not only shows us what resides in this beautiful and bountiful valley, but also explains why. This illustrated guide surveys the valley's ecology, geology, history, and agriculture--and is complemented by maps and drawings of the area's plant and animal life. The Lehigh Valley will appeal to area residents, amateur naturalists, and Pennsylvania visitors with an interest in natural history.
Author : Morton Luther Montgomery
Publisher : Dalcassian Publishing Company
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Total Pages : 996 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Historical and biographical annals of Berks County, Pennsylvania written by Morton Luther Montgomery and published by Dalcassian Publishing Company. This book was released on 1909-01-01 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 276 pages
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Download or read book The Pennsylvania-German Society written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes proceedings, addresses and annual reports.
Author : Patrick Hornberger
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ISBN 13 : 9781887762083
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Berks County Longrifles & Gunmakers, 1750-1900 written by Patrick Hornberger and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Morton Luther Montgomery
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Total Pages : 650 pages
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Download or read book History of Berks County in Pennsylvania written by Morton Luther Montgomery and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas White
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625845871
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)
Download or read book Witches of Pennsylvania written by Thomas White and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-12-03 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A folklorist chronicles the history and lore of witchcraft in the Keystone State from William Penn’s 17th century witch trial to 20th century occultism. As English and German settlers migrated to Pennsylvania, they brought their beliefs in magic with them from the Old World—sometimes with dangerous consequences. In 1802, for example, an Allegheny County judge helped an accused witch escape an angry mob. But Susan Mummey was not so fortunate. In 1934, she was killed in her home by a young Schuylkill County man who was convinced that she had cursed him. In other regions of the state, views on folk magic were more complex. While hex doctors were feared in the Pennsylvania German tradition, powwowers were and are revered for their abilities to heal, lift curses and find lost objects. In this revealing study, author Thomas White traces the undercurrent of witchcraft and occultism through centuries of Pennsylvania history.
Author : Randall M. Miller
Publisher : Guida Editori
ISBN 13 : 9780271022147
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (221 download)
Download or read book Pennsylvania written by Randall M. Miller and published by Guida Editori. This book was released on 2002 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Keystone State, so nicknamed because it was geographically situated in the middle of the thirteen original colonies and played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, has remained at the heart of American history. Created partly as a safe haven for people from all walks of life, Pennsylvania is today the home of diverse cultures, religions, ethnic groups, social classes, and occupations. Many ideas, institutions, and interests that were formed or tested in Pennsylvania spread across America and beyond, and continue to inform American culture, society, and politics. Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth is the first comprehensive history of the Keystone State in almost three decades. In it distinguished scholars view Pennsylvania's history critically and honestly, setting the Commonwealth's story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Part I offers a narrative history and Part II offers a series of "Ways to Pennsylvania's Past" -- nine concise guides designed to enable readers to discover Pennsylvania's heritage for themselves. Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth is the result of a unique collaboration between The Pennsylvania State University Press and The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The result is a remarkable account of how Pennsylvanians have lived, worked, and played through the centuries.
Author : Ed Taggert
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 9780595612109
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)
Download or read book When the Rackets Reigned written by Ed Taggert and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-06-15 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the Kefauver Committee hearings in the U.S. Senate in 1951, it was revealed that organized crime was extending its tentacles into Reading, PA. Five years later, after a new Democratic administration took over in the city, the IRS launched a campaign to collect taxes from gambling machine operators. Two years after that the federal Alcohol and Tax Unit raided a huge still and IRS agents completed investigations of two large numbers banks. After President Kennedy signed into law interstate gambling legislation in 1961, J. Edgar Hoover sent 100 FBI agents into Reading to arrest more than 100 gamblers in a large craps casino. Year after year local law enforcement looked the other way as racketeers took over the city. A bookie working for the Philadelphia Mafia was murdered in Reading before testifying at a grand jury hearing. The local mob kingpin, Abe Minker, was eventually convicted and imprisoned, as was Mayor John Kubacki. The war raged for six years before organized crime lost its control of vice in Reading.
