Significant Past Events - Arrest of William Franklin / Proprietary House (2005)
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On June 19, 1776, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, William Franklin (and son of Benjamin Franklin), was taken into custody at his Governor's Mansion residence, as part of the growing movement in the colonies toward Independence. |
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THESE ARE PICTURES FROM THE 2005 SEASON |
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The house as it appeared in 1764
 The house today |
 Justin, James and Tony |
 Governor Franklin, his wife, and Colonel Herd |
 The wine cellar |
 Tall ceilings and archways |
 A fireplace, previously covered over with plaster |
 A wonderful drawing of the house |
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