Fillmore House facts for kids
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Millard Fillmore House
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Millard Fillmore House, September 2012
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| Location | 24 Shearer Avenue, East Aurora, New York |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1826 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001235 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | May 30, 1974 |
| Designated NHL | May 30, 1974 |
The Millard Fillmore House is a special historic house in East Aurora, New York. It was once the home of Millard Fillmore, who later became the 13th president of the United States. He lived here from 1826 to 1830.
This house is very important because it's the only building still standing that was connected to Fillmore's life, besides the White House. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Today, it's a museum owned by the Aurora Historical Society. You can visit it by making a reservation.
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Millard Fillmore's First Home
Millard Fillmore built this house in 1826. He had just gotten married and started his law practice in East Aurora. His son was born in this very house. The Fillmore family lived here until 1830, when they moved to Buffalo, New York.
The house is a one-and-a-half-story building made of wood. It has a sloped roof and a porch with round columns. There's also a brick chimney on one side.
The House's Journey Through Time
After the Fillmore family moved out, many different people owned the house. Over the years, new parts were added to it. In 1915, the house was moved to the back of its original property. This was done to make space for a new theater.
The house was left empty and started to fall apart. But in 1930, a couple named Margaret and Irving Price saved it. They moved the main part of the house to its current spot. They also fixed it up, and Margaret used it as her art studio.
In 1975, the Aurora Historical Society bought the house. They worked hard to restore it. Their goal was to make it look just like it did when Millard Fillmore lived there.
Visiting the Historic House
Today, the Millard Fillmore House is a museum. It is filled with furniture and items from the time Fillmore lived there. This helps visitors imagine what life was like in the 1820s.
The house is located on Shearer Avenue in East Aurora. If you want to visit, you need to book a tour in advance. It's a great way to learn about a past president and American history!
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The Fillmore House, 1976.
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Another view of the house
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Millard Fillmore House 2017
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