Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pennsylvania Half-Timbering

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2017

1. Pennsylvania Half-Timbering Marker

Inscription. Although English villages such as Stratford-on-Avon, are the most famous examples of half-timbering, Pa. also has its share of these structures. There are two styles of Pa. half-timbering. The country-style has plastering between the exposed, "criss-crossing" studs. This style was often used on the crossroads tavern-store. In the town-style the spaces between the studs were filled with brick nogging. The Gates House in colonial York, Pa., is a prime example of the town-style.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 31.095′ N, 75° 46.976′ W. Marker is in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. Marker is on the Kutztown Fairgrounds, home of the Kutztown Folk Festival. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Wentz Street, Kutztown PA 19530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dew of Heaven (here, next to this marker); The Mennonites (here, next to this marker); The Moravians (here, next to this marker); Quilting Lore (here, next to this marker); Funeral Feasts (a few steps from this marker); Dutch Folksong Tradition (a few steps from this marker); The Bush Meeting

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(a few steps from this marker); Thanksgiving & Harvest Home (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kutztown.

Regarding Pennsylvania Half-Timbering. Excerpt from "Today... and Yesterday" by The Morning Call

Also see . . .
1. "Design intervention: Half-timbered buildings are wholly stylish" in Lancaster Online (2015). (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pennsylvania German Traditional 1700 - 1870 (PA Architectural Field Guide, PHMC). (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Pennsylvania German Society. (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. Kutztown Folk Festival. (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Pennsylvania Half-Timbering Marker and Other Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 3, 2017

2. Pennsylvania Half-Timbering Marker and Other Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.