Name/Title
National McKinley Birthplace Memorial BrochureEntry/Object ID
2016.2.64Description
This is a old brochure of the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial.
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McKinley Memorial
40 North Main Street
Niles, Ohio
Mondays - Thursday
8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday (September - May)
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Open to the public with no admission fee.
Group tours available if prior arrangements are made.
The museum contains artifacts of the life and presidency of William McKinley.
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National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
William McKinley
25th President of the United States (1897-1901)
Born in Niles, Ohio, January 29, 1843
President McKinley was a distinguished Civil War Veteran. His presidential campaign was notable for being the first to employ campaign buttons and memorabilia to increase electoral appeal. The Spanish-American War was the most recognizable historic event to take place during his presidency, which was cut short when he was assassinated. The museum contains memorabilia from his early life in Niles, plus Civil War and Spanish-American War artifacts and presidential and campaign items.
The Mckinley Birthplace Memorial, an excellent example of Greek Classic Architecture, was designed by McKim, Mead and White and erected over two years with groundbreaking in 1915 and dedication in 1917. The 232 foot by 136 foot monument is constructed of Georgian marble with two lateral wings - one is a public library and the other is an auditorium and museum. The Court of Honor, featuring a heroic statue of William McKinley sculptured by John Massey-Rhind, is supported by twenty-eight imposing columns.Collection
BlaneyAcquisition
Accession
2016.2.0Source or Donor
Eileen B. BlaneyAcquisition Method
Gift