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New Terminal Depot at Philadelphia, Reading Railroad System lithograph, circa 1891 The headhouse was designed in 1891 by Francis H. Kimball , and the train shed by Wilson Brothers & Company . Construction began that same year, and the station opened on January 29, 1893.
Bassett's Ice Cream at Reading Terminal Market Harry Ochs Original Harry Ochs meat stand. Open-air markets have flourished in Philadelphia since its founding. Growth of the city demanded more markets, and the string of open-air markets extending from the Delaware River ran for six blocks, or one full mile, prompting the main street (then called 'High Street') to be renamed 'Market Street' in ...
Now houses the Reading Public Library. 34: House at 11 Beach Street: House at 11 Beach Street: July 19, 1984 : 11 Beach St. 35: House at 26 Center Avenue: House at 26 Center Avenue: July 19, 1984 : 26 Center Ave.
The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is a railroad museum located at 500 S 3rd ... Last Car on the final train to depart Reading Terminal (ex-#839) Class RER ...
The branch was constructed between 1892 and 1894 by the Philadelphia and Frankford Railroad, a subsidiary of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and forerunner of the Reading Company. [3] The line branched off from Reading's Newtown Branch at Frankford Junction, [a] east of Olney. The ceremonial opening of the line took place on June 29, 1894 ...
The Reading Terminal in Philadelphia, showing a nine-story brick head house to the right and arched train shed (with market below) to the left.. A head house or headhouse may be an enclosed building attached to an open-sided shed, or the aboveground part of a subway station.
The dog was so confused. Dad's jacket was on, but they weren't going for a stroll — what gives?!. Related: Newfoundland Believing She Gave Birth to Bunnies Is the Sweetest Thing All Week
Trains originated at Pottsville, at the northern end of the Reading main line and 93.6 miles (150.6 km) from the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia. Major intermediate stops included Reading, Pottstown, and Phoenixville. At Norristown, trains left the main line and crossed the Schuylkill River, joining the electrified Norristown Branch.