National First Ladies' Library

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  • The Grand Lady of Market Avenue. Photo by Rachel Polaniec

  • Saxton-McKinley House, interior. The photograph in the foreground is of the room as it originally appeared, which has been reconstructed. The bookshelves on the right are those seen in the photograph. Photo by Rachel Polaniec

  • The formal parlor, with 23 different wallpaper patterns. Ida's portrait is hanging over the mantel. Photo by Rachel Polaniec

  • The reconstructed spiral staircase spans all three floors of the Saxton-McKinley House. Photo by Rachel Polaniec

  • Ida's portrait, taken around the time of her marriage to William McKinley on Jan. 25, 1871. Photo by Rachel Polaniec

  • Ida's bedroom, on the second floor. Photo by Rachel Polaniec

  • William McKinley Memorial; the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is adjacent. Photo by Rachel Polaniec 

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