The Former Home Of A Spanish King Is About To Become A State Park In New Jersey
Nature lovers already flock to New Jersey because of the expansive shoreline and the plentiful mountains — and now they have a new reason to be excited. An estate that once belonged to European royalty is about to become New Jersey’s newest state park.
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This isn't him. It's actually his older brother, Joseph Bonaparte, who at one point was the king of Spain and Naples.
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One of them definitely got the better deal. Joseph lived on a 60-acre estate in Bordentown, New Jersey by the Delaware River. It's known as Point Breeze.
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They might turn this property into a museum this year!
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The plans for what the park will look like are still vague, although they do want to have historical signage and gardens on the property.
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Point Breeze may be open to the public as early as this fall — so keep an eye out!
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