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📜 History & landmarks · Landmark and historical building

Grimshaw Silk Mill

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A landmark on N 11th St, in the middle of things: 62 places within a five-minute walk. One of 44 history & landmarks in Reading.

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On the National Register since 1985

Grimshaw Silk Mill

Grimshaw Silk Mill

Grimshaw Silk Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 31, 1985. It is significant for its industry and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Victorian.

The Grimshaw Silk Mill, also known as Freeman Shoes, is an historic factory building which is located in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

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62 places within a five-minute walk of Grimshaw Silk Mill.

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1200 N 11th St

The nearest neighbor is Service 360 Group Heating, AC, Electrical, and Plumbing Repair, 1 min walk away.

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Address1200 N 11th St · 19604
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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