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References
- ↑ Condrath, Debra (9 Jul 2013). "Revisiting Reading's Architectural Past: Medical Arts Building".
- ↑ "Many Big Building Jobs Planned for Reading, Suburbs and County". Reading Eagle. 9 Mar 1930.
- ↑ "Medical Arts Building Notable Contribution to City's Progress". Reading Eagle. 22 Mar 1931.
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