NRHP Reference # 66000470 Opened 1873 | Built 1873 Designated NHL January 29, 1964 Added to NRHP 15 October 1966 | |
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Architectural styles Second Empire architecture, Second Empire architecture in Europe Similar Macculloch Hall Historical, Speedwell Village‑The Factory, Jockey Hollow, Acorn Hall, Morristown Green | ||
The Thomas Nast Home, also known as Villa Fontana, was the home of German born Thomas Nast in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. He was a editorial cartoonist whose drawings in Harpers Weekly contributed to the downfall of Tammany Hall. He is also known as the creator of several iconic images such as 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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