The Symbol of The City of Reading for More Than a Century
Get to Know the Reading Pagoda!
The Reading Pagoda, a historic landmark built in 1908, is owned by the City of Reading, Pennsylvania. A symbol of the city for more than a Century, the Pagoda is anchored to the mountainside atop the south end of Mount Penn.
Our inspirational setting and thirty-mile panoramic view is known throughout the world.
Note: The Reading Pagoda building is currently closed to visitors. Look for local listing (Reading Eagle, WFMZ, etc.) regarding the road and parking updates, plus for all trail information.
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LATEST NEWS:
Aug. 27 - Mayor Moran Annouces Infrastucture Improvements To City Iconic Reading Pagoda Building - read the press release.
Remember to take our survey after you have read the release!
September 2021
Sept. 18 - The Baird Ornithological Club will host a Hawk Watch from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. We are hoping to catch the peak of the Broad-winged Hawk migration. We’ll meet on the lawn down the steps at the Pagoda. Bring a chair and stay awhile.
Every first Thursday of each month at 6PM the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda meets via Zoom to discuss strategic plans for the Reading Pagoda. If you have ideas or would like to join the meeting, email info@readingpagoda.com.
Our volunteer-based board made up of community members and leaders. The mission of the Foundation for the Reading Pagoda is to provide oversight for the preservation and maintenance of the Pagoda, a cultural and historical icon and landmark of Berks County.
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Video by Jeremy Powlus, Google Trusted Photographer, FAA Certified Commercial Drone Operator
Some quick Reading Pagoda Fun Facts!
Built in 1908
7-story wooden building
Cost $50,000 to build
Built as a luxury hotel resort
72’ tall
28’ wide x 50’ long
Donated to Reading in 1911
87 steps to the top floor
There is a Japanese bell made in 1739 at the top
620 feet above the City
886 feet above sea level
30-mile panoramic view
National Register of Historic Places in 1972
Image by Elisha Jordan
EVENTS:
HAWK WATCH AT THE READING PAGODA
Sept. 18 - The Baird Ornithological Club will host a Hawk Watch from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. We are hoping to catch the peak of the Broad-winged Hawk migration. We’ll meet on the lawn down the steps at the Pagoda. Bring a chair and stay awhile.
A historic timeline of our landmark.
Coming soon!
Foundation for the Reading Pagoda
Volunteer Board Members
Marcia Goodman-Hinnershitz - Board President
Joey Miranda - Board Vice-President
Suzanne Cody - Board Secretary
Jamar L. Kelly - Board Treasurer
Donna Reed
Daniel Laws
Mike Reinert
Patrick Shannon
Bill Uhrich
Kim Woerle
Reading Pagoda Visitor Gallery:
It’s YOUR Reading Pagoda! So share your photos, memories, fun stories and more and we will include them on our website! Share them on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages or by emailing info@readingpagoda.com.
