FDR's Room

NPS Photo

From the windows of this room, FDR enjoyed a broad view of the Hudson River, as captured in the framed watercolor by Julius Delbos that hangs beside the president's bed. FDR typically spent the early part of each morning at Springwood in this room, first reading the daily papers, and later working on presidential business alone or with one of his secretaries. The chair near the president's dressing table was known as Fala's chair. A telephone next to the bed provided direct access to the White House switchboard operator.

 

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Furnishings of Note

 

Portrait Sketch of John Adams and John Quincy Adams

A double portrait study of John Adams, second President of the United States, and his son John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States.

 

Fala's Collar

FDR's famous dog Fala was well-known to the public, the subject of books, editorial cartoons, and even a feature film. His collar bears a silver name plate with his address as simply "The White House."

 

Porringer

A double-handled pewter porringer made at the Val-Kill Forge.

 

Ship Model

This ship model is made from turkey breast bones and was a Christmas gift to FDR in 1933.