Source: Reading and Berks County Pennsylvania: Mirror to the Past (Collector's Edition), Wyomissing: Wyomissing New Home Federal Savings, undated.
HOUSE OF GOOD SHEPHERD -- Convent was demolished for CarTech Industries purposes several years ago, but the majestic structure stood along Schuylkill Avenue near the river. Note on reverse of post card says "statue is made of pure white marble."
Submitted by Judy.
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