Fillmore, Millard, House
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Rayman
N 42° 46.133 W 078° 37.348
17T E 694517 N 4737891
This house in East Aurora, NY was the home of President Millard Fillmore.
Waymark Code: WM142C
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2007
Views: 26
This simple one-and-a-half story frame and clapboard house in East Aurora is the only remaining residence of Millard Fillmore, except for the White House. When he built it, it was originally located on Main Street across from his law firm.
Fillmore built this house in 1826 and resided here until 1830 when he moved to Buffalo. Preferring a small town practice over a partnership in Buffalo, he moved to East Aurora after passing the bar exam in 1823 and became the town's only attorney. He established a large practice and became a prominent citizen in East Aurora. In 1828 he was elected to the State Legislature. He was re-elected in 1829 and 1830.
In 1832 he was elected to the US House of Representatives where he served four consecutive terms. He was elected to state comptroller in 1847, but resigned after a year to assume vice-presidency. President Zachary Taylor died unexpectedly in July of 1848, forcing an unprepared Fillmore into the presidency.
In 1915, the house was moved farther back on Main Street to allow for a movie house. It was abandoned and in deteriorating condition. By 1930, the house was moved again to its present location and was renovated. It is currently open from June-October as a museum.
Street address:
24 Shearer Ave
East Aurora, NY United States
County / Borough / Parish: Erie
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1825-1849
Historic function: Domestic: Single Dwelling
Current function: Recreation and Culture: Museum
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 06/01/2007 To: 10/31/2007
Hours of operation: From: 1:00 PM To: 4:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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