Buildings

The residential buildings on the campus A through O

Audland Building

AUDLAND  – A Light Within Every Person Pennswood’s “A” Building Quakers believe there is “that of Light/God/Love/Truth within each person. John Audland (d. _____) was a farmer, a textile merchant, and a preacher.  He became a “seeker” after “spiritual truth” during the time of the Protestant Reformation that was happening throughout Europe. Audland heard George […]

Audland Building Read More »

Benson Building

[What’s Behind the Names of Pennswood’s Buildings?] Pennswood’s “B” Building One of Quaker core beliefs is living “integrity and truth,” expressed as “Let your life speak.”  Quakers do not take oaths on a Bible, believing that a person’s word should always be truthful.  Gervase Benson (d. _____) was an influential lawyer of his time, a notary public, an alderman,

Benson Building Read More »

Then and Now

It’s hard to imagine that before 1980 this beautiful campus was a humble cornfield and pasture. The contrasts between then and now are numerous. This section tells about Pennswood’s heritage. Topics: not assigned Buildings | community | community | Customs & Culture | Customs & Culture | Demographics | Demographics | Environmental Stewardship | Environmental Stewardship | Events | events | Intergenerational Activities | Intergenerational Activities | Land | Land | Performing Arts | performing arts | PV Services | PV Services | Residents Past and Present | Residents Past and Present

Then and Now Read More »

Scroll to Top