Image Gallery - William Penn gallery
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Portraits of Lenape chiefs Tishcohan (left) and Lapowinsa (right), by Gustavus Hesselius, circa 1735.
Portraits of Lenape chiefs Tishcohan (left)... |
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The landscape of Pennsylvania as it might have appeared at the time of William Penn's arrival is captured in this Christopher Shearer painting.
The landscape of Pennsylvania as it might... |
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The Landing of Penn at Dock Creek Philadelphia , (Artist unknown), circa 1830.
After landing at New Castle and Chester,... |
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First Legislature
In this building at Chester, Pennsylvania,... |
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Penn's Treaty
William Penn's relationship with the Native... |
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Penn's Letter
A 19th century reprint of a letter written... |
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The Treaty Elm
The "Treaty Elm," the giant elm tree where... |
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Penn Monument
In 1827, a monument was placed near the site... |
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"Birds Eye View of Philadelphia," 1875.
Between 1870 and 1920 Philadelphia's population... |
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Philadelphia 1876
Another view of Philadelphia in 1876, with... |
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Eastern State Penitentiary
The Eastern State Penitentiary was begun... |
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Carlisle Indian School
Older male students at Carlisle were expected... |