Although it might be stretch, the Owens home in New Harmony, IN. He was a significant naturalist of the 19th century; enough to attract folks like Prince Maximilian of Wied and Karl Bodmer, and Alfred Jacob Miller. Also, the John Deere home in west central IL. Bob Robert B. Pickering, PhD Senior Curator, Gilcrease Museum; Applied Professor, Museum Science and Management University of Tulsa 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd Tulsa, OK 74127 (918) 596-2706 Office (918) 596-2770 Fax (918) 805-4780 Cell [log in to unmask] From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Linda Norris Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 9:45 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Scientist's historic homes Hi All-- For a project, I'm looking for historic homes that were the homes of scientists--inventors, naturalists, engineers, or other kind of science. My Google search has only turned up a few (but interestingly, quite a number in countries in the former Soviet Union) and I'm sure there are more. Thanks for any suggestions the collective wisdom of the list may have. And as always, don't forget to check out my blogs: The Uncataloged Museum<http://uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.com> and now also, The Pickle Project.<http://pickleproject.blogspot.com> Linda -- Linda Norris Where to find me: Blog: uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.com<http://uncatalogedmuseum.blogspot.com> Twitter: lindabnorris Website: riverhillpartners.com<http://riverhillpartners.com> E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Voice: 607-829-3501 Riverhill PO Box 232 Treadwell, NY 13846 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).