Season 2, Episode 19-Rutherford Hayes and Spiegel Grove
Rutherford Hayes might have been called his Fraudulency by his critics, but he was a self-assured man with a strong resume! Explore the 19th President’s political rise and efforts to reconstruct his party and the Union, as well as his wife, Lucy, and children, and his beloved home, Spiegel Grove, in Fremont, Ohio!
Spiegel GroveSpiegel Grove Entrance HallThe Red Room Parlor Parlor Rutherford and Lucy’s bedroom, where the President died Bedroom Amazing furniture with Hayes belongings Rutherford’s inner sanctumLarged Drawing Room Ceilings high enough to fit his official portrait Drawing RoomLucy and Fanny The stunning Library Staircase and Entrance Entrance Hall Rutherford’s very ornate chair, a gift. Dining Room Dining Room with China Rutherford’s Little SmithsonianFanny’s bedroom Sample bedroom Bright bedroom In the entrance The Breakfast Room In the third floor AtticAtticAttic The Lantern View from the topAt the top
My First Visit in 1990
Assorted Visits to Spiegel Grove
With my friend, Beth My friend, Jim, visiting! Bringing BGSU History MA friends. With my BGSU students!Spiegel Grove decked out for Christmas With my momSpiegel Grove Vintage images of the interior rooms from the 1970s.
Images before the additionImages of Spiegel Grove (with enclosed porch)
What we've got here is NOT a failure to communicate with the Great Communicator's homes in California! Learn about Ronald Reagan's turn to national politics; his election and Presidency; his wives, Jane Wyman and Nancy Davis Reagan, and children; as well as his homes in Sacramento, Bel Air, and the Rancho del Cielo!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2023/03/20/season-2-episode-40-ronald-reagan-and-rancho-del-cielo/Season 1's Ronald Reagan Episode: "Ronald Reagan and Tampico"Support the showVisit the social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Get your "Visiting the Presidents" Merchandise at VisitingPresidentsMerch.com!
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