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August 6, 1922
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
French government allocates $125 to repaint Napoleon's Longwood home on St. Helena after eight years, using original colors: light grey with olive green and dark brown accents. Minister of Domain initiated the effort. (Paris dispatch, July 31.)
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NAPOLEON'S LAST HOME.
By Associated Press.
Paris, July 31.—The French government having been persuaded to allot $125.00 for the purpose, Napoleon's last home, on the Island of St. Helena is to have a new coat of paint. It needs it, for the last coat was spread on eight years ago.
The old house at Longwood is under the care of the French Minister of Domain. He it was who induced the government to make the financial allotment. The new coloring will be exactly as in Napoleon's time: light grey for the house itself, with the shutters, cornices and doors in olive green and dark brown.
By Associated Press.
Paris, July 31.—The French government having been persuaded to allot $125.00 for the purpose, Napoleon's last home, on the Island of St. Helena is to have a new coat of paint. It needs it, for the last coat was spread on eight years ago.
The old house at Longwood is under the care of the French Minister of Domain. He it was who induced the government to make the financial allotment. The new coloring will be exactly as in Napoleon's time: light grey for the house itself, with the shutters, cornices and doors in olive green and dark brown.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Home
St Helena
Longwood
Repainting
French Government
Historical Preservation
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
French Minister Of Domain
Where did it happen?
Island Of St. Helena, Longwood
Story Details
Key Persons
Napoleon
French Minister Of Domain
Location
Island Of St. Helena, Longwood
Event Date
July 31
Story Details
The French government allots $125 to repaint Napoleon's last home at Longwood on St. Helena, which hasn't been painted in eight years. The Minister of Domain convinced the government. Colors will match Napoleon's time: light grey house, olive green and dark brown shutters, cornices, doors.