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Theodore Roosevelt Island is located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The island was purchased in 1931 by the Theodore Roosevelt Association with the intention of building a memorial for Roosevelt and given to the National Park Service for administration. The Island memorial was dedicated in 1967 and includes a seventeen-foot statue of Roosevelt.
Like many national historic sites, the memorial is supported by a non-profit volunteer organization which helps to advance the goals of the National Park Service for the site. Friends of Theodore Roosevelt Island has already helped to get the moats and fountains repaired, to re-open the restrooms, to combat invasive species on the island, and to develop more programming and activities for the public.
The materials from Theodore Roosevelt Island were digitized by National Park staff for their own research services before the formation of the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. The materials, later generously donated to the digital library, were cataloged by our staff. The items in this collection document the history of the Island as well as the development and maintenance of the Roosevelt memorial. See below to view items from this collection in the digital library.
Completed Theodore Roosevelt Memorial plaza on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The memorial with its 17 foot statue of President Roosevelt was designed by architect Eric Gugler and sculptor Paul Manship.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10-16
Rottier, Jack
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant nature of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10
Rottier, Jack
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant character of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10
Rottier, Jack
Several groups of people examine the Theodore Roosevelt statue, which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is 17 feet tall.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-12-01
Bell, Fred R.
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant nature of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10
Rottier, Jack
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue which stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, is 17 feet tall and attempts to embody the vibrant nature of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10
Rottier, Jack
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Multi-image
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
View of the right hand side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist surrounding its base. The statue, which stands 17 feet tall, was designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10
Rottier, Jack
View of the right hand side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue with mist surrounding its base. The statue, which stands 17 feet tall, was designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-10
Rottier, Jack
Aerial view of Theodore Roosevelt Island from the south. The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge is visible crossing the southern end of the island as well as the footbridge and memorial on the west side. The Kennedy Center can be seen on the bank of the Potomac River.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1970
Rottier, Jack
Park visitors stroll between the Theodore Roosevelt statue and on of the fountains which make up the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1979-08-20
Clark, William
Park visitors read one of the granite tablets that stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The tablet is inscribed with quotations from Theodore Roosevelt on the subject of manhood.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1980
A path through the woods reveals the Theodore Roosevelt statue standing as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1980
The 17 foot statue of Theodore Roosevelt stands on its 13 foot pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The memorial, designed by Eric Gugler, and the statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, make up only part of the tribute to Theodore Roosevelt. The encroaching wildness, which reflects Roosevelt’s dedication to the outdoors, is clearly visible rising behind the statue completing the memorial to Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1980
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue through an opening in the woods while on a dirt path on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1980
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue that stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1980
View of the left side of the Theodore Roosevelt statue on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Also visible is one of the fountains which decorate the plaza as well as steps for the bridge leading over the moat which surrounds the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The memorial was designed by Eric Gugler and Paul Manship sculpted the statue.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1980
2011-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Image
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
President Ronald Reagan signs the 14th annual report of the Council on Environmental Quality on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The 17 foot statue of Theodore Roosevelt rises behind Reagan.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1984-07-11
President Ronald Reagan signs the 14th annual report of the Council on Environmental Quality on Theodore Roosevelt Island. The 17 foot statue of Theodore Roosevelt rises behind Reagan.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1984-07-11