After FDR died, Eleanor moved in permanently, welcoming family, neighbors and folks such as Sen. John F. Kennedy and Ethiopa s Emperor Haile Selassie. Nearby FDR built his own retreat, Top Cottage, in 1938. Done in the Dutch colonial style, it was specifically designed for wheelchair use. And finally, on the grounds of Springwood is the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. It houses the documents, photos and relics of the Roosevelts almost 50 years in public service.
Admission is included with the Roosevelt home tour.
NPS.gov , with links to each site.