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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic SiteTheme(s): Presidential Parks | |
Description:
For 14 years, this was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, the young man who was to become the 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt lived here from the time of his birth, October 27, 1858. The house was reconstructed in 1923, to preserve the story of the early life of this influential president.
Roosevelt started his political career as a New York State Assemblyman from 1882-1884. From 1889 to 1895 he was a member of the United States Civil Service Commission. After two years as President of the New York Board of Police he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1897-1898.
It was during his term as Assistant Secretary of the Navy he led his Rough Riders up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish American War. This courageous charge earned him great acclaim and the popular war hero became Governor of New York from 1898 - 1901.
Governor Roosevelt's support for several progressive business and labor reforms created a difficult political climate for the Republicans.
In an effort to diminish party dissention, Thomas Platt, Republican Party boss, engineered Roosevelt’s nomination as Republican candidate for vice-president, a position which held prestige, but little power. Theodore Roosevelt became president when President William McKinley was assassinated in September 1901.
Designations:
Authorized (July 25, 1962)
Accessibility:
The house is not accessible to people with extreme mobility impairments. If you have specific needs or concerns, please contact the park in advance of your visit.
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Car:
Parking in mid town Manhattan is extremely limited and extremely expensive. Driving is not recommended. Use of mass transit is preferable.
Public Transportation
Lexington Avenue #6 subway trains stop at the East 23rd Street station on Park Avenue South. N and R subway trains stop at the East 23rd Street station on Broadway; frequent service is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Frequent bus service is provided by routes M-6 and M-7 on Broadway, by route M-1 on Park Avenue South and by route M-23 operating cross town on 23rd Street; service is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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