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The Joseph Priestley House and its collection
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The Joseph Priestley House, located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, was the American residence of the eighteenth-century British theologian, Joseph Priestley, from 1798 until his death. The house, designed by Priestley's wife, Mary, is a Georgian structure with Federalist accents. It was here that Priestley, a co-discoverer of oxygen, lived out his final years after fleeing religious persecution and political turmoil in Britain.
Museum Operation of the Joseph Priestley House
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) operated the Joseph Priestley House as a museum dedicated to Joseph Priestley from 1970 to August 2009. Despite a brief closure due to low visitation and budget cuts, the house reopened in October 2009. It is still owned by the PHMC but is now operated by the Friends of Joseph Priestley House (FJPH).
Restoration of the Joseph Priestley House
In the 1990s, a second renovation was undertaken to restore the Joseph Priestley House to its original appearance during Priestley's time. This restoration effort aimed to provide visitors with an authentic glimpse into the life and times of Joseph Priestley, offering a unique historical experience.
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