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