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🏰 A little climb. A whole lot of WOW!Gather your friends and family and head up Mount Penn for a visit to the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower! Climb this historic landmark for breathtaking, 360-degree views of Reading and Berks County, with visibility stretching up to 60 miles on a clear day.
There’s plenty to enjoy with your feet on the ground, too!
🛍️ Shop our market table for souvenirs.
🤝 Meet our Board Members and learn about the Tower.
🏰 Take a tour and discover its fascinating history.
🍪 Grab a snack and enjoy your time on the mountain.
Standing 120 feet tall, the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower has watched over our community since 1939. Built as both a fire observation tower and a visitor attraction, it remains a symbol of ingenuity, community pride, and preservation.
Come experience the views, hear the stories, and meet the people helping protect our “Guardian of the Mountain” for generations to come.
Tower climbs are $5 per person for ages 10–65. Visitors under 10 and over 65 climb for free. Every climber receives a free souvenir!
Your climb helps preserve this historic landmark! 100% of tower climb proceeds support the care and maintenance of the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower.
Plan your visit and learn more:
https://www.williampennfiretower.com/
Click “Interested” or “Going,” invite your favorite adventure companions, and share this event! Whether you’re a longtime local or exploring Berks County for the first time, there’s always something wonderful to discover. ❤️
William Penn Memorial Fire Tower, 621 Skyline Dr., Reading, PA 19606. Proudly preserved by Pagoda-Skyline, Inc., PO Box 1615, Reading, PA 19603
William Penn Memorial Fire Tower (WPMFT) is a registered historical landmark owned by the City of Reading and managed by Pagoda-Skyline, Inc. (PSI), a tax-exempt organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Charitable contributions made directly to WPMFT are treated for federal income-tax purposes as contributions to PSI and are deductible to the extent permitted by law. PSI’s federal tax identification #23-1732276.
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