Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945

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Franklin D. Roosevelt estate: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family estate in Hyde Park, New York, began with his father’s purchase of the property. Known as Springwood, the estate expanded significantly over the years to nearly 1,600 acres. Roosevelt’s childhood experiences there influenced his life and presidency. The estate later served as a political retreat and a venue for important meetings. Roosevelt also planned for its preservation, and it is now part of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site.