How many of us just want a second chance? Grover Cleveland did, winning the popular vote for the third straight time (only Andrew Jackson and Franklin Roosevelt can claim that!) and becoming our only president to serve non-consecutive terms!We won’t do his home at Westland over…Check out Episode 22, "Grover Cleveland and Princeton," for that info! Instead, Episode 24 is a Question and Answer with questions submitted by listeners of the “Visiting the Presidents” podcast!Among the Questions Answered: Who is the best "Never-Ran"? What do I look for on a Re-Visit at a Presidential site? Which Presidents made the most money after the Presidency? Which Presidents could have used a Grover Cleveland-esque cooling off period between terms? What were some of the Presidents' favorite books? Who was among our most stylish Presidents? What effect did that have? How did the First Lady's role change over time? Which Presidential site makes the best wedding venue? Which Presidential home would I most have wanted to grow up in? Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: "Season 2 NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode" Season 1's "NOT Grover Cleveland's Second Term Question and Answer Episode" Support the show
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)
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