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ReadingBerks County,Pennsylvania"The Outlet Capital of the World"The Pennsylvania state capital is Harrisburg. What would you like to know about Reading
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The population of Reading is approximately 78,380 (1990).
The amount of land area in Reading is 25.341 sq. kilometers.
Reading elevation is 349 feet above sea level.
Return to Index Reading location: in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 50 miles from Philadelphia.
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The weather in Reading is seasonal. Here is a current weather page for Reading History & History Related Items Reading history: Reading has long been known as the unofficial capital of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is famous for its wonderful pretzels! The original purchaser of the land where Reading sits was William Penn. He had his two sons settle on the land. The named it Reading for their home in England. Reading attractions: Reading is known as the Outlet Capital of the World. It has more than 300 factory outlet stores. Pagoda-Reading has several story bright red and yellow pagoda built atop Mount Penn that can be seen throughout all of city. In the early 1900's the area was mined. After citizens complained about the eyesore left behind, the landowner erected a Pagoda atop the eye sore. The city also has a Historical Society with a grand collection of county history artifacts. The main street through Reading(5th Street) was renamed 5th Avenue after the famous candy bar which was first made at Luden's Candy Factory (now owned by Hershey's, a Reading institution for over a hundred years. The Daniel Boone Homestead Reading Public Museum and Art Gallery The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum 1998 - 250th Birthday Celebration for Reading. Reading Phillies Baseball Club Reading & Berks County Visitors Center Berks.net - on-line information for Berks County, PA Return to Index
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