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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site1901 illustration of Theodore Roosevelt as he takes the oath of office in the library of the Ansley Wilcox home.
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
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18th Century Buffalo

At the time of Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration in 1901, Buffalo, NY was one of the great cities in the United States. More...

 
Delaware Avenue mansions

The building that stands at 641 Delaware Avenue is preserved today as the site of Theodore Roosevelt's 1901 inauguration. However, it has a long and colorful history as one of Buffalo's oldest homes. More...

 
Map of barracks grounds.
The Buffalo Barracks - The TR Inaugural Site was originally built in 1840 as part of this U.S. military installation. Learn why Buffalo needed defending. More...
Theodore Roosevelt c. 1900.
History
Find out why Theodore Roosevelt became president in Buffalo in 1901.
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The Wilcox family dining room.
Special Events
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Theodore Roosevelt on an early airplane.  

Did You Know?
Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to fly in an airplane. (It actually happened on October 11, 1910, after he left office. He took a brief flight with Arch Hoxsey, a pilot for the Wright Exhibition Team.)
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Last Updated: December 18, 2006 at 16:00 EST