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Sagamore Hill

Lamb & Rich · 1885

Roosevelt's Long Island home from 1885 until his death, known as the 'Summer White House' during his presidency.

This was Roosevelt's home for most of his adult life and his working residence during his presidency.

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Exterior of a large shingled and brick house with a steep gabled roof, a red chimney, striped awnings and a wraparound porch, set on a grassy lawn under a clear blue sky with autumn trees.
Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York. Designed by Lamb & Rich, built 1885. National Park Service.

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What it is

Sagamore Hill is a house in Cove Neck, Oyster Bay, New York, designed by the architectural firm Lamb & Rich and built in 1885. It was Theodore Roosevelt's home from that year until his death in 1919, and it is now managed by the National Park Service.

Why it matters

Roosevelt used Sagamore Hill as his main residence throughout his life, including as a 'Summer White House' during his presidency, where he conducted government business and hosted important visitors, including the envoys involved in peace talks he helped broker. The house still contains his trophies and books, reflecting his interests in hunting, nature and reading.

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  • Why might a president choose to run government business from a private home rather than only from Washington?
  • What might the objects kept inside the house tell us about Roosevelt's interests and values?
  • What does the choice to preserve this house as a historic site suggest about how Roosevelt is remembered?

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