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looking for old maps of reading, pa

Discussion Related to the Reading Company 1833-1976 and it's predecessors Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and then the Philadelphia and Reading Railway.

Moderator: Franklin Gowen

looking for old maps of reading, pa

  by Tom_E_Reynolds
 
Hi all,

Does anyone know if there any historic railroad maps of Reading, PA (the city) available online?

thanks!

Re: looking for old maps of reading, pa

  by Franklin Gowen
 
Yes, there is. I'm surprised that you didn't Google it first!

Old editions of USGS topographic maps can be viewed online. Here's an excerpt of a 1915 topo map. This portion is centered on the city itself, and includes P&R as well as Pennsy trackage. Some trolleys are also shown.

Be cautioned that finding a map of Reading, PA more detailed than this one (with regards to railroads), showing territory prior to World War 2, and available online may be rather difficult. Good luck and good hunting.
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