The document summarizes the history of the Ansley Wilcox Mansion located at 641 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo, New York. It details that the mansion was originally built in 1840 as officer's quarters and later purchased in 1883 by Dexter Rumsey as a wedding gift for his daughter. Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated as President in the mansion in 1901 after the assassination of William McKinley. The house took on additional uses over time and was declared a National Historic Site in 1966.

2. 641 Delaware avenue, Buffalo,ny

3. Also the inaugural site for Theodore Roosevelt

4. Designed and built by George cary Circa 1840

7. The strikingly huge columns holding up the massive pediment is what I immediately saw upon visiting this historical site. These ionic columns are one example of classical features, the second being the pediment of the house followed by the large open windows.

8. Ansley Wilcox Mansion

9. These two beautiful and elegant buildings are my examples of classical features. It is simply amazing realizing all the history that buffalo,ny has held within it. From presidents to wars and Greek revival houses to Doric style memorials Buffalo,ny has more history and art in it than anyone possibly even knows. By: Kenneth Howitt 10/19/10