The Childhood of a Great President
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, lived at this site from birth until he was 14 years old. Teedie, as young Roosevelt was nicknamed, was a sickly but bright boy, from a wealthy family. To improve his health, Teedie exercised and started a lifelong passion for the "strenuous life." The Roosevelts remained here until 1872, and then moved to 6 West 57th Street.