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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
JOSEPH HENRY HOUSE (private), SW. corner Nassau St. and Washington Rd., a severely simple, three-story yellow stone dwelling, is the residence of the Dean of the College. Designed by Professor Henry in the Classic Revival style and built in 1838, the house was moved to its present site in 1925. From 1832 to 1848 his benign features and vigorous frame were familiar on the campus and in Nassau Hall, where he taught classes in natural philosophy. Henry left the university to become the first director and secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, a position that he held until his death in 1878. His achievements in science, especially in electricity, and his activity in the organization of scientific groups, won broad recognition.
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