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Description: Reverse reads: “Hayes Home Fremont, O. Aug 10-39. Keep this for copy” The Hayes House was built in 1859 as a summer home for Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822-1893), 19th President of the United States. Built as a two story brick mansion, the Victoria home featured many bedrooms and a wrap-around porch. The Hayes House stands on 25 acres of wooded land that were part of the President's estate on Spiegel Grove. Hayes and his wife, Lucy retired at the estate following their residence in the White House and both spent their last days in the home. Numerous trees shade the property, giving it an aura of wealth and elegance. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B06F07_002_1
Subjects: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893; Spiegel Grove (Fremont, Ohio); Hayes Presidential Center (Fremont, Ohio); Presidents -- Dwellings -- Ohio
Places: Fremont (Ohio); Sandusky County (Ohio)