Trinity Lutheran Church is an historic, American

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that is located at 6th and Washington Streets in

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. It was listed on the

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in 1976.

History and architectural features

The current church building was built in 1791, and is a two-story, three-bay by five-bay, red brick building with stone and wood trim. It was designed in the Georgian style. The second floor, which was added in 1851, has a square

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and steeple that was last replaced in 1963. The front facade features a columned

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that was added in 1900. ''Note:'' This includes It was listed on the

in 1976. Trinity remains an active presence in the Reading community. The Rev. Hans Becklin was called to serve as Senior Pastor in 2023.

References

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