William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home facts for kids
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William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
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Front of the house
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 Location in Illinois
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| Location | 408 S. Broadway, Salem, Illinois |
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| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1852 |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000668 |
| Added to NRHP | February 18, 1975 |
The William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home is a special old house in Salem, Illinois. This house was where William Jennings Bryan was born and grew up. He was a very famous American politician who ran for president three times.
About William Jennings Bryan's Home
This two-story house was built in 1852. It was built for Silas Bryan, who was William Jennings Bryan's father. Silas Bryan was an important leader in the state government of Illinois. William Jennings Bryan was born in this house in 1860.
The House as a Museum
Today, the city of Salem takes care of the house. It is now a museum that you can visit! The museum shares lots of interesting facts and items about William Jennings Bryan. You can learn about his life, his ideas, and what America was like during his time.
William Jennings Bryan himself gave the house to the city many years ago. He wanted it to become a museum so people could learn from it. The house has two main rooms at the front, a kitchen, and a dining room at the back. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms.
A National Historic Place
Because of its history and importance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's recognized as a special place that is important to American history.
