West Reading, Pennsylvania
West Reading is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,553 at the 2020 census. It contains a vibrant main street and the large Reading Hospital and Medical Center. It was also the site of the VF Outlet Village, one of the largest outlet malls in the United States. The VF Outlet Village was located in the buildings of the former Berkshire Knitting Mills, which was in operation from 1908 to 1975. The VF Outlet closed in 2020. In addition to its reputable outlet mall history, the borough is known for being the birthplace of Taylor Swift, 14-time Grammy Award winner.
Penn Avenue
West Reading Borough Hall
U.S. Route 422 eastbound in West Reading
Reading Hospital is a 697-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The hospital was established in 1867 and is the anchor institution of Tower Health.
Clock tower at Reading Hospital