Posted on July 6, 2026

50 Years of BCTV: Building Up & Tearing Down in Downtown Reading

50 Years of BCTV: Building Up & Tearing Down in Downtown Reading

Take a look at major construction and demolition in Downtown Reading. See the Berks County Services Center being constructed in 1990, The Pomeroy’s Building demolition in 1995, a timelapse of the Sovereign Center (Santander Arena) being built in 2000, and the demolition of 441-443 Penn Street in 2025. Check out our Vintage Video Vault to see expanded versions of these videos.

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From the program: 50 Years of BCTV (1976 – 2026)




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