Young says it's been hundreds of years since the voices of the Delaware Tribe have been expressed in the area of Pennsbury Manor and "that's the longing." Young created what he calls a multi-sonic experience with four musicalized benches and four signs, that together create a narrative. "And the Pennsylvania story would be radically different if he was not welcomed by the Lenape," says Miller. "Pennsbury Manor is a reconstructed home of William Penn," says Douglas Miller, historic site administrator for Pennsbury Manor. The Lenape lived on the land where Pennsbury Manor is located. "'nkwiluntmn' is the Unami Lenape name of this piece," says Young. Tour the grounds of Pennsbury Manor with your phone as your compass and experience a sound installation called 'nkwiluntmn' by Indigenous artist Nathan Young. It's a place to see a wide variety of migratory birds, including bald eagles.Įxperience Sound Installation 'nkwiluntmn' at Pennsbury Manor If you're looking for unique and interesting places to visit across our region, Action News is here to help with One Tank Trips.Īction News photojournalist Tom Kelly traveled to the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Kent County, Delaware. American Street, Unit G, Philadelphia, PA 19122īombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is home to a variety of migratory birds "What I'm going to do throughout the day is going to be beneficial, not only to the planet, but also to people that appreciate the materials," he says.ġ800 N. He says this work is "very satisfying" and has been not only a passion, but a calling. With each salvage, a little piece of history is also preserved, and that will continue through Beaty's venture called Philada. Recently, he acquired some limestone carvings that came from a church in North Philadelphia, but over the years he's collected a treasure trove of artifacts.
Many items he saves are from historic mansions, factories and churches. About a block away from his business is a lot with more reclaimed materials he calls "the yard." There are reclaimed items for both homeowners and contractors. Beaty has collections of hardware that they've acquired on different projects, along with building joists and flooring. He co-founded more salvage companies in California before heading back to Philadelphia. "We go into buildings that are being demolished or renovated, older buildings, and then salvage, pull out items," he says.īeaty says it's beneficial for business and for the planet since these reclaimed items "could probably have a new home instead of going into a dump." In 2014, he started his current architectural salvage business called Beaty American.
What's old is new again at Beaty American architectural salvage businessīob Beaty has spent much of his life working to reduce, reuse and recycle. Pocono Mountain Network takes us on a trip to Jim Thorpe to get a view of the outdoors as well as indoor fun at their various shops.
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