Joseph Priestley House

Pennsylvania

TypeCulture
CategoryHistoric Sites

The American home and laboratory of oxygen discoverer Joseph Priestley preserves the scientific workspace as well as the manor house. Its National Historic Landmark and National Historic Chemical Landmark status make the laboratory the reason to stop.

The American home and laboratory of oxygen discoverer Joseph Priestley preserves the scientific workspace as well as the manor house. Its National Historic Landmark and National Historic Chemical Landmark status make the laboratory the reason to stop.

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