PA’s Influence on Wall Stone Architecture: Insights by Wicki Wholesale Stone, Inc.
The profound influence of Pennsylvania’s natural resources on architectural designs across centuries cannot be overstated. Natural stone, abundant in Pennsylvania, continues to shape architectural marvels and ornamental designs, leaving behind an indelible impression. As a leading natural stone supplier, Wicki Wholesale Stone, Inc. offers insights into how Pennsylvania has influenced the global narrative of stone architecture.
A Historical Overview
Natural stone, an integral part of Pennsylvania, has played a crucial role in building some of the state’s most iconic structures. Pennsylvania Bluestone is the best known of the state’s abundant resources. Bluestone is unique to Pennsylvania and New York, and Pennsylvania bluestone is the better known of the two. PA Bluestone has be used for countless public walks and plazas as a veneer stone, and even an indoor floor stone. PA Bluestone has been one of the most popular stone in the northeast for walkways, patios, pool and spa decks as well as a veneer building stone. PA Colonial Wall Stone – collected from the fields of Pennsylvania is also a popular stone for a wide variety of applications.
The Modern Influence
Today, the influence of Pennsylvania stone goes beyond state or national boundaries. It has become the choice of architects, builders, and homeowners for its strength, longevity, and aesthetics. Wicki Wholesale Stone, Inc. has been a leading supplier of Pennsylvania Bluestone for over 40 years. We have a vast selection of bluestone products.
The Wicki Way
Wicki Wholesale Stone, Inc. has pioneered in promoting Pennsylvania stone’s aesthetics and usability to the tai-state region of NJ, NY and PA and beyond. Our products range reflects the diverse palette of Pennsylvania’s rich mineral reserves.
Pennsylvania Natural Stones Types
- Bluestone: Known for its longevity and versatile aesthetic appeal.
- PA Colonial – also called colonial stone picked from the farmers fields of Pennsylvania is a versatile landscape and building stone.
- Karney® Stone (a registered trademark of Wicki Wholesale Stone Inc.) is another stone that we source from Pennsylvania. Karney® has many forms including a wide variety of landscape and building stone applications.
- Granite: Known for its toughness and resistance to wear and tear.
Questions We Often Get Asked
- What is the most popular stone for structures in Pennsylvania? We offer Karney®, Bluestone and PA Colonial stone that work primarily as veneers in building applications.
- Why is natural stone a preferred choice for architectural structures? Durability, low maintenance and aesthetics are all characteristics of our Pennsylvania veneer building stone.
Conclusion
From iconic public spaces to charming country patios – Pennsylvania has a rich history of unique natural stone resources, Pennsylvania’s influence on the world of stone is substantial – it is envied for the abundance of stone types. Wicki Wholesale Stone Inc. is a widely admired supplier of a vast selection of stone quarried in Pennsylvania.