Priestley, Joseph, House - Northumberland PA
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The Joseph Priestley House was the American home of 18th-century British theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher (and discoverer of oxygen), educator, and political theorist.
Waymark Code: WMNZ4E
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2015
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Fleeing religious persecution and political turmoil in Britain, the Priestleys emigrated to the United States in 1794 seeking a peaceful life. Hoping to avoid the political troubles that had plagued them in Britain and the problems of urban life they saw in the United States, the Priestleys built a house in rural Pennsylvania.
He is credited with the discovery of oxygen. The home has been a frequent place of celebration for the American Chemical Society; they commemorated the centennial and bicentennial of the discovery of oxygen gas by Priestley.
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Street address:
Priestley Ave
Northumberland, PA
County / Borough / Parish: Northumberland
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Historic function: Domestic, Education
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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