National Register of Historic Places
Nast, Thomas, Home
Nast, Thomas, Home is a historic place in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000470.
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What is Nast, Thomas, Home?
The Thomas Nast Home, also known as Villa Fontana, is a historic house on MacCulloch Avenue in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Built in 1860–1861, it was the home of political cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840–1902) from 1871 until shortly before his death. Nast is best known for his caricatures, published in Harpers Weekly, in which he created or popularized now-iconic images, including typical American depictions of Santa Claus, the Democratic Donkey, and the Republican Elephant. The house was named a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
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Listing details
- Name
- Nast, Thomas, Home
- City
- Morristown
- County
- Morris County
- State
- New Jersey
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000470
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.79214, -74.48062
When was Nast, Thomas, Home listed on the National Register?
Nast, Thomas, Home was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Nast, Thomas, Home located?
Nast, Thomas, Home is located in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey at approximately 40.79214, -74.48062. See the map above.
Is Nast, Thomas, Home a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nast, Thomas, Home is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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