Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore Roosevelt
was born here
October 27, 1858
Birthplace reproduced
by the
Womans Roosevelt Memorial Association
January 6, 1921
Erected 1921 by Womans Roosevelt Memorial Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1936.
Location. 40° 44.325′ N, 73° 59.338′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. Marker is on East 20th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 East 20th Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace (here, next to this marker); Pirates of Penzance Composition Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Greeley (within shouting distance of this marker); Gorham Apartments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Henri (about 600 feet away); 133 Fifth Avenue (about 600 feet away); 105 East 19th Street (about 600 feet away); James Harper (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Theodore Roosevelt. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . The Theodore Roosevelt House -- No. 28 East 20th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,124 times since then and 5 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.