$5.3 million restoration of Pagoda nears completion

$5.3 million restoration of Pagoda nears completion

Santa Claus should have no trouble finding his way to Reading this Christmas Eve with the newly upgraded Pagoda lights ready to help guide his way. “I know there’s been a history here in the city of the flashing lights for Christmas, identifying and recognizing that Santa Claus is on his way,” Mayor Eddie Moran said Tuesday during a media walkthrough of the ongoing restoration of the landmark on Mount Penn. “I’m happy and honored to announce tod…

Reading Pagoda renovations on track to wrap up in 45–60 days

During a tour of the Pagoda on Tuesday morning, Capital Project Manager David Anspach said the restoration is moving into its final stages. “We are about 45 to 60 days from being completed,” he noted, explaining that while crews are still busy with flooring and finishing work, much of the exterior painting, roofing, and electrical upgrades have already been completed. Much of the work inside has focused on modernizing systems and improving safet…