Reading in Vintage Postcards
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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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738504793
ISBN13:9780738504797
Release Date:August 2000
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"
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