Museum Views

of the Columbus Chapel and

Boal Mansion Museum.

Photos of the interior and exterior of the Columbus Chapel suitable for downloading for private use or by journalists for tourism news stories.

 

Columbus Chapel: The centuries-old chapel from the Columbus Castle in Spain, inherited and imported to America in 1909 by Christopher Columbus' descendants in the Boal family. The outside is Pennsylvania stone and the inside is the chapel just as it was in Spain, including the Admiral's Desk of Christopher Columbus, fine European art and two pieces of the True Cross on which Jesus died.

 

Boal Mansion Since 1789, home of nine generations of the Boal family, a leading Pennsylvania family. Contains the original furnishings, tools and weapons. 1789 pioneer stone cabin with 1798 farmhouse addition and 1898 ballroom and servants quarters additions.

 

Exhibit Rooms:  Tools, weapons, china and carriages from the 18th and 19th century Boals.