Season 2, Episode 22-Grover Cleveland and Princeton

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Season 2, Episode 22-Grover Cleveland and Princeton

Grover Cleveland built his life in Buffalo, but he came home to New Jersey after the White House. Learn about Grover’s political career; his star-crossed private life, and family; his unique Presidency; and what became of his home in Princeton!

Be sure to listen to Grover Cleveland’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Grover Cleveland and Caldwell” on his birthplace!

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

Grover Cleveland Home: Westland from National Park Service.

Grover Cleveland Home from NPS.gov.

Westland from American Landmarks.

“Where Was Grover Cleveland’s Home?” from Cleveland Park Historical Society.

Woodley Mansion from DCHistoric Sites.

From My July 2022 Visit!

Westland and me!
Westland, Grover Cleveland’s home!

From Cleveland Park, location of Oak View

Westland
Grover Cleveland on the front porch of Westland
Grover and his son in the front drive of Westland, and relaxing in his library.
Historic images of Westland
Oak View, the Cleveland refuge in his first term
The Clevelands at Oak View
Woodley, the Cleveland’s retreat during the second term, and used by President Martin Van Buren
Frances Folsom and Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland Home: Westland, 15 Hodge Road, Princeton, NJ.

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