Industrial Berks County, 1748-1948. Presented to: the people of Reading and Berks County on the occasion of the two hundredth anniversary of the city of Reading
35 p. : illus., map (on lining-papers) ; 23 x 28 cm.
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Appropriate for juvenile literature.
Illustrations for Sally Ann Furnace, Robesonia Slag Bank, Fisher Mansion, Canal locks at Leesport, The Bernville stage.
Contents
The giant's ribs: the iron industry--To milady's taste: clothing--Not only for today: shelter--Shoofly: food--An omer for everyman: agriculture--Berks County speaking: communication--Two hours to anywhere: transportation.
"Presented to the Lancaster County Historical Society in appreciation of Mr. J.W. Loose's effort extended to the Meiser family in the publications of their genealogy.
Bern church record Bern Township, Berks County Pennsylvania: Baptisms (1739-1835) including tombstone inscriptions of burial grounds at Bernville from the library of Dr. Glenn P. Schwalm