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The History of Sinking Spring<\/p>\n

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History of Sinking Spring Borough<\/h3>\n

The Lenni Lenape Indians first lived in the area now known as Sinking Spring. They named it Sunken Spring because a spring would appear and disappear periodically. In 1793, settlers arrived, drawn by this valuable water source.<\/p>\n

Early Roads and Settlements<\/h3>\n

Local farmers used the shortest routes across the hills to bring cattle to the spring. These unplanned cow paths eventually became local streets. The main east-west route, connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, later became the William Penn Highway. Today, it is known as U.S. Route 422 or Penn Avenue. The village had two toll gates, one at each end.<\/p>\n

The Spring and Its Monument<\/h3>\n

A stone monument marks the location of \u201cThe Spring\u201d on Penn Avenue. The spring lies in a ditch-like area where water flows under the road and into the Cacoosing Creek.<\/p>\n

Early Industry and Businesses<\/h3>\n

In the early 1800s, iron ore mining took place along Cacoosing Avenue. Other industries included cigar making at Penn and Columbia Avenues, textile fabrication, and soap making near Shillington Road. Brown\u2019s Feed Mill opened in 1857 at the railroad crossing on Columbia Avenue and South Hull Street, and it still operates today. One of the original four hotels, the Railroad House, also remains a popular local restaurant and bar.<\/p>\n

Incorporation and Borough Development<\/h3>\n

Sinking Spring officially became a borough on March 13, 1913. Organizing the borough was challenging. Workers laid out and graded streets, named them, and installed streetlights and sidewalks. Property owners had to give up land for the borough\u2019s proper layout.<\/p>\n

Early Community Concerns and Infrastructure<\/h3>\n

Early residents focused on safety and health. They passed rules banning firecrackers and removing cattle pens near homes. In 1919, a 15 MPH speed limit was established. The Liberty Fire Company formed in 1921. A trolley line connected Reading and western Berks County but was abandoned in 1935. Penn Avenue was paved in 1939.<\/p>\n

Businesses Through the 20th Century<\/h3>\n

The 20th century saw many businesses grow in Sinking Spring, including Holtzman\u2019s Hardware (1920), Kurtz\u2019s Drug Store (1925), Miller Builder Supply (1931), Sinclair Oil (1932), and Stoudts Restaurant (1950). Farms still operated on main streets into the 1960s. The borough\u2019s most famous resident was Paul Specht, a Big Band Leader known worldwide in the 1920s and 30s.<\/p>\n

Modern Growth and Industry<\/h3>\n

Since 2000, the borough\u2019s population has grown over 52%, now totaling more than 1,400 households. The median household income is $65,526, which is $17,000 higher than the Pennsylvania average.<\/p>\n

Sinking Spring hosts several oil and gas pipeline terminals, including the Sunoco Logistics Montello Complex. This site serves as the Eastern Pipeline System headquarters and a major trucking terminal. Sunoco pipelines supply fuel to large markets like Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Rochester.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Alcon Laboratories \u201cAlcon Precision Device\u201d facility manufactures medical devices for eye surgeries worldwide. This facility is the borough\u2019s largest employer and part of Novartis, a global pharmaceutical leader.<\/p>\n

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