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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
Weekly Tours of Allentown
 
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Weekly

 

Guided

 

Tours

 

of

 

Historic

 

Allentown

 

 

Weekly Guided Tours of Historic Allentown

Every Monday from June 29 through August 31, 2009

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 members, $6.00 non-members

Reservations are not required for this tour.

 

These weekly tours will begin at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site.

Learn about Buffalo’s early history while experiencing the unique shops, eateries, and galleries that create the Allentown experience! Enjoy a leisurely walk through the charming streets and Victorian architecture of this historic preservation district. You will discover the childhood home of a First Lady of the United States, the residence of a grand dame of theater, and the boyhood home of a famous playwright. This historic area is also experiencing several interesting rehabilitation projects that are breathing new life into the district.

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 receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.  

Did You Know?
Theodore Roosevelt was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He received it for his contribution to negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth, ending the Russo-Japanese War.

Last Updated: May 06, 2009 at 14:01 EST