St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania
St. Lawrence is a borough of 1,851 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1927.
Why visit St. Lawrence
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 31 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lindbergh Viaduct, Allegheny Aqueduct and Astor Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in St. Lawrence
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence, is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,892 at the 2020 census. It sits just east of Mount Penn and Reading. It is served by the Exeter Township School District.
From the Wikipedia article St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lindbergh Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Museums and landmarks22
Allegheny Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Aqueduct in Gibraltar, Pennsylvania
Astor Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Former movie theater in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Seat of government in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Grimshaw Silk Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic Factory
Hampden Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania
John Bishop House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985
John F. Lutz Furniture Co. & Funerary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Levan Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Liberty Fire Company No. 5
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Fire station in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pagoda
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Novelty building in Reading, Pennsylvania, US
Peter Wanner Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
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Red Men Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes31
Alebrije
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
3805 Perkiomen Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Frank & Diannah's Arbor Inn
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
"Reservations are recommended. We will do our best to accommodate walk-ins. Please call for last minute availability."
47 South Bingaman Street, Reading
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 17:00-20:00
Liberty Tap Room
Restaurant · Bar · 0.7 mi
237 North Prospect Street
Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00; Su 11:00-24:00
Mandarin Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
2906-2908 St. Lawrence Avenue, Reading
Mo,We,Th 11:00-22:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Norte Sur
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
3223 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
4207 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Red Robin
Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi
4559 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
3104 Perkiomen Avenue, Saint Lawrence
Mo-Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
Sebastiano's
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
3227 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading
Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 10:30-20:30; Su 11:30-20:30
Sophia's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.5 mi
3150 Saint Lawrence Avenue, Reading
Mo-Tu,Th,Su 11:00-20:45; We 10:45-20:45; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:15-21:00
19 more on the map.
History
The John F. Lutz Furniture Co. & Funerary buildings was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
From the History section of St. Lawrence, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Schwarzwald United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.0 mi
75 Church Lane Road, Reading
Trinity United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.3 mi
2449 Cumberland Avenue
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare4
Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
3703 Perkiomen Avenue
Map of St. Lawrence
141 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Spaatz Fld (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berks County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Pennside 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Reiffton 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Mount Penn 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Jacksonwald 2 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Stony Creek Mills 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Lorane 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Reading 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Grill 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Flying Hills 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Kenhorst 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- John F. Lutz Furniture Co Carriage House, BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wanner Mansion, Smallbones, CC0
- Lindbergh Bridge Reading PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Trinity Lutheran Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Silkmill, Smallbones, CC0
- Allegheny Aqueduct - Gibraltar, Pennsylvania (5655164775), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ridgewood Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampden Firehouse, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading PA City Hall, Smallbones, CC0
- Bethel AME REading, Smallbones, CC0
- Liberty No 5 Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Red Men Hall Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Levan Farmhouse 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Bishop House, Smallbones, CC0
- Pagoda Reading PA USA, Unknown author, Public domain
- John F. Lutz Furniture Co Warehouse, BerksCo PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hendel Hat Factory Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading Hardware District, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading Hardware Butt Works, Smallbones, CC0
- Thompson Mill, BerksCo PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Snyder Mill 01, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cotton Maple School Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Frederick Lauer monument 10 2020 01, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
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