“Point of Interest in Reading, PA”
This imposing stone and reinforced concrete tower is 120 feet tall and sits atop Mt. Penn, overlooking the City of Reading and its surroundings. The tower is situated in a park setting on Skyline Drive, one mile from Reading's landmark Pagoda. From the top of the tower there is a 60 mile panoramic view. The tower is 950 feet above 5th and Penn Street, the center of the city, and 1,015 feet above the Schuylkill River, and 1239 feet above sea level.
very cool! awesome views! it isnt open all the time but certainly worth a visit on one of the days you can climb to the top! there is also a nice little picnic area there too.
Only open 2 days a month. 3rd Saturday of the month 12-4pm and I think the Sunday before the 2nd Wednesday, same hours. So it was closed when I went. But interesting history, and amazing sight. Be sure to check out the Reading Pagoda down the road a bit.
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