Askew Bridge
Also known as Soap and Whiskey Bridge
About Askew Bridge
Askew Bridge, at N. 6th St. near Woodward St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 1, 1973. It was among the first 2 of Reading’s 31 listings. The Register lists it for its transportation and architecture, at the national level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 20 minutes
N. 6th St. near Woodward St., Reading · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Askew BridgeStart here
- 2Curtis and Jones Company Shoe FactoryBuilding · 0.3 mi on
- 3
Hampden FirehouseGreek Revival · 0.4 mi on
10 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Askew Bridge
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Questions about Askew Bridge
Is Askew Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 1, 1973 (Register number 73001590).
Is Askew Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gruber Wagon Works, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Askew Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Askew Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71997954 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.