Wilcox Mansion / Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site - Table of Contents

Facade - Delaware Avenue
Ansley Wilcox Mansion / Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site
641 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY



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The house was declared a National Historic Site in 1966. In 1971 the house was opened to the public as the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

Prime remaining example of Greek Revival style in the city

Red Medina sandstone transported via the Erie Canal

Palladian window... Doric columns

Deep two-story, pedimented portico, supported by six smooth-shafted wooden columns with capitals derived from the Doric order.

Tuscan column

The west facade has original six-over-six-light sashes. They are capped by rectangular headers

Balustrade surrounds an observation platform which is centered in the roof

Original Palladian window in pediment

West center entrance contains a semi-circulr transom and double-leaf wooden doors with arched, etched-glass lights. .

Balustrade and newel posts


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Photos and their arrangement © 2002 Chuck LaChiusa
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