Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Presidential library and museum in Fremont, United States
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center includes a library, museum, and the 31-room mansion within the 25-acre Spiegel Grove estate.
Established in 1916, this institution became the first presidential library in the United States, housing 12,000 volumes from President Hayes personal collection.
The library maintains extensive records about Ohio history, genealogy, and the period from the Civil War through the Spanish-American War.
The research facility operates Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM, offering services for genealogical and historical investigations.
The center preserves 70,000 volumes of materials, including newspapers and journals spanning from the Civil War to pre-World War I era.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1912
Website: http://rbhayes.org/hayes
GPS coordinates: 41.34162,-83.12932
Latest update: March 31, 2025 18:56
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