Joseph Bonaparte House - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 56.782 W 075° 09.376
18S E 486650 N 4421816
Joseph Bonaparte lived here during his time in Philadelphia.
Waymark Code: WMKZCT
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2014
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After the Battle of Waterloo, Joseph Bonaparte left Europe for the United States, renting this house in Philadelphia for a time; it became a gathering place for French expatriates.
The house is at 260 S 9th Street in Philadelphia, and the cross street is named Bonaparte Court.
From the historical marker at the house: "The elder brother of Napoleon and deposed King of Naples and Spain lived here, 1815-1816. The house was built about 1813. During Joseph's occupancy here, this was a gathering place for Bonapartist refugees and other French nationals."
How identified / Comment identifie: Sign / Panneau
If "other" specify / preciser si "autre":
Pennsylvania historical marker outside house. There is also a plaque on the house.
Relevant Website / Site web pertinent: [Web Link]
Visiting Days or Hours / Heures d'ouverture:
Not open to the public, but the house and markers can be viewed from the outside.
Name of book, tour, or museum - Preciser le nom si livre, tour, ou musee: Not listed
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