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About The Abraham Lincoln

Welcome to The Abraham Lincoln, a historic Reading venue with modern versatility. Housed in a building originally opened in 1930 and now redeveloped as Lincoln Tower Apartments, this on-site events space offers elegant settings for weddings, galas, and corporate gatherings. Our spaces include intimate salons, larger function rooms, and the grand Presidential Ballroom, designed to host hundreds of guests in style.

Whether you’re planning a ceremony in the George Baer Chapel or a reception in the Presidential Ballroom, we’ve got you covered with flexible layouts, on-site parking, and convenient downtown access. Explore nearby hotels and dining options to complete your event weekend, and rely on us as your trusted, no-fuss connection to secure the perfect venue solution.

Venue overview: The Abraham Lincoln sits at 100 North 5th Street in downtown Reading, PA 19601. It offers multiple event spaces suitable for weddings, galas, and corporate events, including the George Baer Chapel (ceremonies up to 450) and the Presidential Ballroom (up to 300 seated, 350 standing). While there is no publicly published seating chart, spaces range from intimate salons (about 40 guests) to larger venues (roughly 100) and the grand ballroom. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Lincoln Tower Apartments redevelopment. Parking is on-site, and downtown Reading is easily accessible via BARTA, with the BARTA Transportation Center nearby at 701 Franklin Street. Nearby lodging includes Radisson Hotel Reading, and we can help connect you with trusted affiliate partners for hotels and dining to complete your event experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 100 North 5th Street, Reading, PA 19601.
  • Capacity: Presidential Ballroom up to 300 seated (350 standing); George Baer Chapel up to 450 for ceremonies; overall venue spaces support weddings and events for hundreds of guests.
  • Venue type: Historic hotel building (opened 1930) now redeveloped as Lincoln Tower Apartments; Abraham Lincoln Events functioned as the on-site wedding/banquet venue.
  • Seating chart: No public, published seating chart; spaces include intimate salons (~40), larger venues (~100), and the Presidential Ballroom (~300 seated).
  • Parking: On-site parking available (parking garage/parking lot) included for events.
  • Transit: Downtown Reading access via BARTA; BARTA Transportation Center (701 Franklin Street) is a regional hub with multiple routes nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Radisson Hotel Reading is a nearby lodging option.
  • Notable events hosted: Weddings, galas, and corporate events across the venue spaces (Presidential Ballroom, George Baer Chapel, etc.).
  • Renamed/demolished: The original Hotel Abraham Lincoln ceased operations in 2016 and was redeveloped as Lincoln Tower Apartments; the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.