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Did you guess that the vehicle in Wednesday's photo was an ambulance? The ambulance in the photo was from 1953. Ambulances look much different today and hold a lot more equipment. Thanks to all those who submitted a guess!
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Did you guess that the building in Wednesday's photo was Ryers? Ryers will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in September. Do you have any photos of Ryers, old memoribilia, stories, or memories that you would like to share? Did you meet a friend or partner at Ryers? Did you buy your first candybar there? Let us know in the comments section below!
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6:15 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Harry Duff, I wish I had one but as you know I was always inside not outside. more ›
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Did you guess that Wednesday's photo was a U.S. mail and passenger coach from 1892? Two trips were made daily from the North Reading Post Office to the Reading Depot. The coach in Wednesday's photo was discontinued in 1894.
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4:41 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012
Judson, you simply amaze me. I'm sure everyone can recognize the cheese wedge building at the corner of haven and gould in Reading. Can you just imagine riding that thing? Just like the old west in our own back yards. more ›
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Did you guess that the photo in Wednesday's question was the Horseshoe Club? The Horseshoe, located on Main Street, has been around for about 85 years. The current Horseshoe Grille is the third building on the site. The Horseshoe has always been in the Lee family, and is currently owned by Pat Lee.
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11:26 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012
I think it is Kitty's Restaurant, in the 50's. more ›
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Did you guess that the street in Wednesday's photo was Main Street? The photo was taken on Main Street looking south toward Winter Street, long before Heav'nly Donuts, Papa Gino's and True Value were built.
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Ted Cartwright
2:30 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
We used to have bread delivery in something like that !!! more ›