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Lost Mount Penn: Wineries, Railroads and Resorts of Reading

Lost Mount Penn: Wineries, Railroads and Resorts of Reading - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Michael MadaioPublish date:2019-11-18Pages:226
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540241313ISBN-10:1540241319UPC:9781540241313Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United StatesBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.0406Product ID:SCMYT5YE5D
German immigrants of the nineteenth century brought their traditions of winemaking and mouthwatering cuisine to the slopes of Mount Penn high above Reading. With a Santa Claus beard and a long-stemmed pipe, the hermit of Mount Penn, Louis Kuechler, founded Kuechler's Roost, where travelers flocked for feasts, literary soirees and free-flowing local wine. The opening of the Mount Penn Gravity Railroad brought a flurry of tourists from around the nation and fueled the creation of resorts throughout the countryside. Spuhler's Hotel hosted renowned pig roasts from noon until midnight. The fresh waters of Lauterbach Springs attracted wine and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Author Mike Madaio explores the vibrant society and culinary culture that made Mount Penn one of the best-known resort regions in the country until financial difficulties and the passage of Prohibition spelled its end.
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540241313ISBN-10:1540241319UPC:9781540241313Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:United StatesBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.0406Product ID:SCMYT5YE5D
Madaio, Michael: - Mike Madaio is a food and wine writer based outside Philadelphia. His career began with the creation of Main Line Dine, a popular restaurant and dining blog covering the Philadelphia suburbs, and his writing has appeared in publications such as Wine Enthusiast, VinePair and Edible Philly. He has also achieved Italian Wine Ambassador certification from the Vinitaly International Academy. His website is Lifeattable.com and can be found on social media @lifeattable.
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