William H. Seward House, Historic house museum in Auburn, New York, United States.
The William H. Seward House Museum features several towers, a porte-cochere, and multiple wings added to the original two-story brick structure during different construction phases.
The residence belonged to William H. Seward, Secretary of State under President Lincoln, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
The museum maintains the original furniture, documents, and artifacts from the Seward family, presenting an extensive collection of 19th-century American decorative arts.
Located at 33 South Street, the museum operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours that start at the beginning of each hour.
The house contains a collection of personal items connected to President Lincoln, including the pen used to sign the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 42.92579,-76.56636
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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