Pagoda, Historic landmark on Mount Penn in Reading, Pennsylvania.
The seven-story wooden and stone building stands 72 feet tall, featuring curved rooflines and multiple observation decks overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Built in 1908 as part of an unrealized luxury resort project, the structure was donated to Reading in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
The structure contains a bell from 1739, cast in Japan's Mie Prefecture, displaying Japanese characters with the names of 48 donors and a time prophecy.
Located 620 feet above Reading, the Pagoda provides visitors with panoramic views extending 30 miles across the Pennsylvania countryside.
LED lights outline the building's distinctive roofs at night, while a webcam on the third floor monitors and broadcasts weather conditions from Mount Penn.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.33583,-75.90611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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