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Jul 23, 2019 · Philadelphia History Museum. Located on S. 7th St, this 1826 building was the original home of the Franklin Institute. It was designed by architect John Haviland during the Greek Revival boom in American architecture. Interestingly enough, this is the same architect who designed the Eastern State Penitentiary.
Fantastic and frightening, gargoyles have become one of the most distinctive features of Gothic architecture. Likely erected as a defense against demons, the stone statues are rooted in religion and steeped in superstition. While these looming figures can be found on the façades of most Medieval cathedrals, many of the protectors perched atop ...
Oct 2, 2019 · Nevertheless, the building is an iconic piece of Philadelphia’s history and the history of the Gayborhood where it stands. Recently, it’s changed hands and undergone a massive renovation, as the new owners hope to breathe new life into the towering structure. Open in Google Maps. 271 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Opus Francigenum: those are the words Burkhard von Hall used, acknowledging the French origins of gothic architecture, to refer in 1280 to the Church of Saint Peter at Wimpfen im Tal, in Germany. “Gothic” denotes an art of building that developed in Île-de-France during the 1130s, and spread throughout Europe up through the sixteenth century.
Kimmel Center (2001) The architecture of Philadelphia is a mix of historic and modern styles that reflect the city's history. The first European settlements appeared within the present day borders of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 17th century with most structures being built from logs. By the 18th century, brick structures had become common.
Emergence of Gothic Characteristics. The transition to Gothic architecture began in the late 11th and early 12th centuries, as architects and builders sought to create structures that were more grandiose, uplifting, and spiritually inspiring. Several key innovations emerged during this period that would come to define the Gothic style.
Sep 9, 2011 · Gothic – in its multiple variations the predominant European architectural idiom between about 1150 and 1500 – was made to stand for everything that Renaissance architecture (between 1400 and ...
