Lenhartsville, PA

Lenhartsville is a small town in Berks County, Pennsylvania, located about halfway between Reading and Philadelphia. The population was 1,811 at the 2010 census. Lenhartsville is known for its charming downtown area with well-preserved architecture from the early 20th century. The town's main commercial street is lined with stores and restaurants that cater to tourists and locals alike.

Lenhartsville has a long history of being an agricultural community. In the early 1800s, farmers in the area grew wheat, corn, and other crops. By the late 1800s, Lenhartsville had become a center for milling flour and lumber. In 1892, J.C. Lenhart opened a general store in Lenhartsville that became one of the town's most important businesses. Today, J C Lenhart & Sons is still family-owned and operated and remains one of the town's most popular businesses.

In 1907, J C Lenhart commissioned local architect George Wetherill to design a new downtown district in Lenhartsville that would be modeled after Main Street in Reading. Wetherill's design featured well-maintained brick buildings with ornate facades that are still visible today downtown Lenhartsville. The district quickly became known as "The prettiest little town in Pennsylvania." Today, many of Wetherill's original buildings remain intact and are used for retail or office space by local businesses.

In recent years, tourism has become an important part of the economy in Lenhartsville thanks to its charming downtown area and well-preserved architecture from the early 20th century. Many visitors come to enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants or shops on Main Street or take a walk through downtown to admire all of Wetherill's beautiful architecture