Joseph Henry House, National Historic Landmark in Princeton, New Jersey.
The Joseph Henry House features a brick structure with a gabled roof, an asymmetrical five-bay facade, and a single-story open porch across the front.
Built in 1838, this residence belonged to physicist Joseph Henry until 1848, when he became the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
The building represents the domestic environment of 19th-century American scientists and now houses Princeton University's Adlinger Center for the Humanities.
Located on the northern edge of Princeton University's campus, the house has been relocated three times before settling in its current position in 1946.
Henry's electromagnet at Yale College supported 2,063 pounds, demonstrating his revolutionary contributions to electromagnetic research and electrical engineering development.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.34940,-74.65890
Latest update: April 5, 2025 12:51
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