house museums

Brigham Young (1801-1877), was the second president of the Mormon Church and colonizer of Utah. During this time, Young was the predominent politcal and religious figure in Utah Territory.

Built in 1864, this small house is the oldest brick dwelling in Boise. From 1910 it was the residence of Basque families, who welcomed sheepherders and other temporary boarders.

Jane Austen lived at Chawton Cottage in Hampshire during the happiest and most productive period of her life, from 1809 to 1817.

Monticello is a beautiful Neoclassical mansion that was not only the home of Thomas Jefferson, it was designed by him as well.

Terraced house. c1807-9. Darkened stock brick with slate mansard roof and dormer. Plain stucco 1st floor sill band. 3 storeys, attic and basement. 3 windows.

This semi-detached house built in 1933 was the childhood home of John Lennon from ages 5 to 22 and an early practice venue for the Beatles. It is now a museum operated by the National Trust.

Last home of the poet John Keats (1818-20).