Pottstown's Historic Advertising Murals (Final in a Series of 5)

    The Luden's mural is located on the rear wall of 236 High Street. Luden's Candies originated in Reading PA in 1879 and was owned by William H. Luden.  One of the first products was "moshe" a Pennsylvania Dutch treat made from brown sugar and molasses. Luden expanded his operation from his mother's kitchen to a larger facility at 6th and Washington Streets in Reading in 1892.  The extensive candy line grew to include cough drops, hard candy, as well as chocolate and marshmallow products. After changing hands many times, the throat drops are now owned by Pfizer, Inc. 

If you'd like to see these for yourself, brochures are available for all walking tours in the lobby of 152 High Street, the home of the Tri County Chamber of Commerce: 610 326-2900.

Thanks goes to the Leadership Tri-County members of the Class of 2004 for putting together this information