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Keystone Symbol
The keystone symbol is the name commonly given to the De facto, de-facto state emblem of Pennsylvania. It is a stylized Keystone (architecture), keystone (or ''capstone''), an Architecture, architectural term for a wedge-shaped Rock (geology), stone placed at the top of an arch. The shape consists of two isosceles trapezoids, each with the smaller side facing downward, with one being smaller, more flat, and placed on top of the other. The symbol alludes to Pennsylvania's official nickname, ''The Keystone State''. Although the symbol has not been designated as the official ''state emblem'', the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has declared it the "official Pennsylvania government logo". It is also popular for non-governmental purposes. The symbol appears on Pennsylvania List of state routes in Pennsylvania, state route markers, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania ID cards, and the logo of each cabinet-level agency of the Government of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio and the Ohio River to its west, Lake Erie and New York to its north, the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east, and the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie. Pennsylvania's most populous city is Philadelphia. Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of the state's namesake. Before that, between 1638 and 1655, a southeast portion of the state was part of New Sweden, a Swedish colony. Established as a haven for religious and political tolerance, the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania was known for its relatively peaceful relations with native tribes, innovative government system, and religious pluralism. Pennsylvania later play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
