Season 1, Episode 26-Theodore Roosevelt and Manhattan

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We’ve arrived at the game-changer himself, Teddy Roosevelt, born right in the heart of Manhattan. By far, one of the wealthiest presidents, and one whose family allowed him to indulge a variety of interests.

Check out Teddy Roosevelt’s childhood and political rise, as well as what happened to his birthplace!

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site official page.

The Virtual Tour of the Theodore Roosevelt birthplace!

Video from NYLandmarks on Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace!

Be sure to listen Theodore Roosevelt’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Theodore Roosevelt and Sagamore Hill” on his home!

Also, be sure to listen to Theodore Roosevelt’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Theodore Roosevelt’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

From My June 2023 Visit!

Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplace
Entrance to the townhouse
Marker for the birthplace
With the markers
Heading up to the restored living quarters
In the parlor
Beautiful furnishings
Sumptuous red parlor
The Roosevelt books and mementos
In the dining room
The recreated bedroom for Theodore
Child’s bed and crib
The Roosevelt parents’ room
With my friend Ryan!

In the Museum in the Basement!

The exhibit space in the ground level of the Theodore Roosevelt birthplace
Exhibits detailing the Roosevelts and the space
Theodore Roosevelt as a child
Young Roosevelt
Detailing Roosevelt’s life
His political career
Items from TR’s political career
The Teddy bear
The shirt Roosevelt was wearing when he was shot
Theodore Roosevelt’s military uniform
Theodore and me!
On the birthplace and its history
The house and its floorplans

From My August 2015 Visit!

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
Birthplace Plaque

From My July 2021 Visit!

On the street where HE lived!
Teddy’s birthplace!
Birthplace signage
With the plaque
Marker over the door!
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace!

From My July 2022 Visit!

At the Theodore Roosevelt birthplace
Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplace
Birthplace marker
At the doorstep
Birthplace signage
Wanting to go in!
With fellow professors Thomas Balcerski and Ryan Purcell!
After Teddy became president, the birthplace all decked out.
After the replica was built
Some of Teddy’s taxidermied birds and his tools.
Theodore Roosevelt portrait by John Singer Sargent.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace: 28 E. 20th Street, New York City, NY.

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