Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania : mirror to the past is a look back at local history in reproductions of old postcards in sepia tones. A local bank sponsored the publication in time for the United States bicentennial in 1976 and included many unusual local locations in addition to well known sites. Each card is annotated with a line or two of identifying information.

The landscape of the city and county has changed over the years and some of the buildings and places (think the Blue Marsh Lake that was created for flood control) are no longer there. It is a walk back in time and a wonderful way to learn local history. ( )