Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site NY
Lat, Long: 40.7386469, -73.98903703
Designation: National Historic Site
This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 E. 20th St., Theodore Roosevelt would grow up to be our 26th President and become immortalized on Mount Rushmore. However, he started life as a sickly yet bright boy who exercised to improve his health and began a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life."
Weather:
Spring: Temperature range from 30F-70F. Mostly sunny, Rainfall average: 3 inches. Summer: Temperatures range from 60F - 80F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall average: 4.5 inches. Fall: Temperatures range from 30F - 70F. Mostly sunny. Rainfall averages 3-4 inches. Some snow might occur. Winter: Temperatures range from 20F-40F. Snowfall averages 12 days (December-February).
Directions:
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is located in New York City at 28 East 20th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
28 East 20th Street
New York, US, 10003
Phone: 212-260-1616
Email: thrb_info@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
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