20th century thumb|A Kodachrome slide of Reading developed in May 1983 In the early 20th century, the city participated in the burgeoning automobile and motorcycle industry as home to the pioneer "Brass Era" companies, Daniels Motor Company, Duryea Motor Wagon Company, and Reading-Standard Company.Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877–1925 (New York: Bonanza Books, 1950), p.158.
20th century thumb|a kodachrome slide of reading developed in may 1983 in the early 20th century the city participated in the burgeoning automobile and motorcycle industry as home to the pioneer "brass era" companies daniels motor company duryea motor wagon company and reading-standard companyclymer floyd treasury of early american automobiles 1877–1925 (new york bonanza books 1950) p158