The Strand originates as the Kinetoscope Arcade located at 272 West Main St., currently the site of The Kutztown Tavern. Paul Herman operates the arcade. Herman is a well-known figure in Kutztown. As a 34-year mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, he is also involved with Trinity Lutheran Church and the Kutztown Fire Company.
(Image: A kinetoscope from the early 20th century.)