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Morristown, United States
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47 MacCulloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
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N40° 47' 30" W74° 28' 52"
(40.791666666667, -74.481111111111)
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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.
