An artist's rendition of East 20th Street between Park Avenue South and Broadway in New York City, circa 1865. It is the location of the Roosevelt family brownstone townhouse where Theodore was born on October 27, 1858.
Did You Know? Pelican Island was proclaimed the first U.S. National Wildlife Refuge by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 14, 1903. This action was taken by the president to protect the island's birds from plume hunters. It also contributed to T.R. being known as one of the world's greatest conservationists. more...