Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, lived at this site from his birth on October 27, 1858 until he was 14 years old. The reconstructed house, built as a memorial after his death in 1919, contains five period rooms, two museum galleries and a small bookstore. 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.
28 E 20th StNew York, NY 10003
Phone:
(212) 260-1616
Cross Street: Cross Streets bet. Broadway and Park Avenue South
Markets: New York, NY Metro
Neighborhoods: Midtown , Flatiron District
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Customer Reviews
Great trip thru history - lots of interesting stuff!
Reviewed by tjdny
7/8/2009
Under the care of the National Parks Service, this bit of NYC history is well-maintained, staffed and shared. The only way to see the upper rooms is by tour, which goes every hour, and lasts about 45 min. The guides all know their TR…
Pros: Knowledgeable, friendly staff, great tours, inexpensive Cons: popular, so can be a bit crowded
