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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

On September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as the 26th President of the United States in the Ansley Wilcox house after the assassination of President William McKinley. In addition, before becoming a National Historic Site, the house had a long and varied history as part of a U.S. Army Barracks, a prominent Buffalo residence and later a popular restaurant.


Contact Information

641 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-884-0095 - Headquarters


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Getting There

By Plane
Buffalo-Niagara International Airport - to Rt. 33 west to Locust St. exit to Goodell St. to Edward St. Turn right at Franklin St. Site parking is 2 3/4 blocks up on the left side.

By Car
From I-90 east: Follow same directions as airport.
From I-90 west: Exit at 190 north to Church St. Left on Franklin St. Parking lot is one mile north on the left.

By Plane
Metro buses # 11 or 25 leaves visitors off in front of Site.
Metro rail: Allen St. station. Walk two blocks west on Allen to Delaware Avenue and then one block north (right) on Delaware.

Getting Around
The park is only 1.3 acres. There is a path between the parking lot on Franklin St. and Delaware Ave. (the main thoroughfare)

Weather

Spring - Cool and rainy
Summer - Warm and breezy
Fall - Cool and generally pleasant
Winter - Cold and snowy


Activities

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Recommended Activities
A Tour of the Ansley Wilcox home, the Historic House in which Roosevelt was inaugurated as our 26th president. The front portion of the house was built c. 1839 as officers' quarters for the Buffalo Barracks. Ansley Wilcox enlarged the house to its present size in the 1890s. The first floor contains the visitor orientation room, three restored rooms, one permanent exhibit room on the events of 1901, and the restrooms. The lower level has one gallery for changing exhibits and an education classroom. The second floor has one restored room, a large room to rent for meetings and small get-togethers, wall space available for art shows by local artists and groups and a gift shop. There is a garden area outside.

Visitors may also walk through the Herb and Flower Gardens on site, or enjoy a walking tour of the surrounding historic neighborhoods.


 

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