During colonial times Pennsylvania, more specifically Philadelphia, was known as the "Athens of America" for the colony had an abundance of cultural elements. Many other cultures and places attributed to these cultural aspects. The freedom of expression was highly encouraged and valued in the Pennsylvania colony.
Colonial architecture was usually very simple. The architectural elements of the colony resembled the Georgian Style. This style was very symmetrical and formal, a typical house being a two-story brick or stone building with a side-gabled roof (see picture to the left). Schools and courthouses were built similarly, incorporating the minimalistic, symmetrical look.
Colonial architecture was usually very simple. The architectural elements of the colony resembled the Georgian Style. This style was very symmetrical and formal, a typical house being a two-story brick or stone building with a side-gabled roof (see picture to the left). Schools and courthouses were built similarly, incorporating the minimalistic, symmetrical look.
(Left) The painting The Birth of Pennsylvania displays the meeting of William Penn meeting with King Charles II in which the future of the colony was discussed.
(Right) A sculpture of William Penn displayed at town hall.
(Right) A sculpture of William Penn displayed at town hall.
The colony of Pennsylvania is known for its thriving agricultural elements. It was referred to as a breadbasket colony, especially for wheat. Typically, the colonists ate wheat products(bread) and corn.
(See pictures below)
(See pictures below)
Colonial clothing was often quite heavy made mostly from wool, linen and leather. Men wore long shirts and pants, socks and leather boots, and large hats. Coats and capes were worn to protect the colonists from rain. Women mostly wore long gowns or skirts tied with laces, a petticoat and long shirt worn underneath. Similar to the men, the women also wore leather shoes, wool socks, and capes or coats for protection. Children wore the same clothing as the adults. The only differences were the materials used(often thinner material) and the size of the clothing.
(See images below as examples)
(See images below as examples)