Gruber Wagon Works
National Historic Landmark

Gruber Wagon Works

Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 1, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72001092

About this property

The Gruber Wagon Works is a historic industrial facility on Red Bridge Road in Bern Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Built about 1882, it is an extremely rare example of a fully outfitted 19th-century wagon manufacturing facility. Originally located in nearby Pleasant Valley, it was moved in 1976 to its present location in Tulpehocken Creek Park to make way for a flood control project. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. It now serves as part of a county open-air museum.

Location

Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
40.37029, -75.97906

Categories

INDUSTRY
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Gruber Wagon Works listed on the National Register?

Gruber Wagon Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Gruber Wagon Works?

Gruber Wagon Works is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Gruber Wagon Works a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Gruber Wagon Works has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Gruber Wagon Works?

The period of significance for Gruber Wagon Works is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.

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