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The Young Woman at the Fritz Studio – Reading, PA (circa 1916)

May 30, 2025 No Comments

This postcard photograph was not mailed, and lacks any indication of the sitter or the date. The portrait was made at the Fritz Studio in

“Hope Santa Will Be Good to You” – Reading, PA (1924)

December 14, 2024 No Comments

Mrs. Mary Miller lived in Reading, the prosperous center of industry and transportation in Berks County, PA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading,_Pennsylvania In December of 1924, Mary received a

The Boys High School of Reading, PA – circa 1920

September 3, 2022 No Comments

The city of Reading established a school for boys in 1852. In 1857, girls were admitted to the school. This is almost fifty years before

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