Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site • New York

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior

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."

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Exterior
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A street sign that reads "Theodore Roosevelt Way"

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Two women are standing in a room while a ranger gives a tour.

You must be on a guided tour to see the upstairs portion of the house.

Photograph of family nursery

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Image of TR's neighborhood-LOC

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Image of construction on the facade of 28 E. 20th St.

The Story of the Re-Created Birthplace

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Last updated: April 10, 2025

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Mailing Address:

28 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 260-1616

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