Hyde Park in New York was the beloved birthplace of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Even while in Washington, he dreamt of the old dutch colonial style homes, the changing leaves, and the red barns that were the landscape of his childhood.
Throughout his presidency he often returned to the 220 square mile estate his father purchased in 1866. The property holds flourishing gardens, a grand home, a small cottage getaway, and the first presidential library ever built.
The inside of these rooms hold the memories of Roosevelt's life: his naval paintings, ship models, and over 14,000 books.
It's a rare insight into the eclectic hobbies of one of the most influential men in American history. The halls are a treasure trove of coins, banknotes, campaign buttons, medallions, and over 1.2 million stamps.
Step foot onto this beautiful escape and you'll immediately understand why FDR once said, "All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River."
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