10 Fun Facts About Springwood, the Home of President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Springwood is the home of 32 nd U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Today it is a designated landmark in Hyde Park, New York. Also known as Springwood Estate, the property is a part of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site which is open to visitors year-round. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is adjacent to the home and gardens. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) administers and runs the property. Exterior view of the front of Springwood. (My photo does not capture it, but there is another wing to the left that matches the one on the right). Not familiar with Springwood? Here are 10 fun facts about this property located in New York’s beautiful Hudson River Valley. 10 Fun Facts About Springwood 1. Springwood was built in 1826 and the Roosevelt family bought the property in 1867. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born at the estate on January 30, 1882. The family had lived in the Hyde Park area since 1818, but had ...