Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

A description of the Mackey house and a brief description of his service as mayor.

A brief history of the Staples House

A comical anecdote and brief history of the Wright house.

A description of the E.S. Hayhurst house and the following problems involving mortgages.

The narrator comments on the housing boom in Westbranch and mentions that the majority of the houses on Poplar Street are not open to the public.

A description of the sixteen structures being preserved and referred to as "Downtown Westbranch"

A narrative description of preparations for Hoover's visit to Westbranch. A great deal of planning and manual labor went into readying the town for the visit.

A history of the Leech house, belonging to the well known and much respected Dr. Leech. The narrator describes the social events held at the house.

A history of the Laban Miles house. The Hoovers and the Miles were close family friends, and visited back and forth often.

A history of the Amanda Garvin cottage with a brief narrative about her work and many mortgages.

A description of the unique C.E. Smith House, which was built where the old Methodist Church once stood.

The narrator comments on the housing boom in Westbranch and mentions that the majority of the houses on Downey Street are not open to the public.

A short aside describing Herbert Hoover's times in office as the Secretary of Commerce.

A brief description of the reconstructed blacksmith shop near the Hoover family Cottage. Herbert Hoover's father Jesse was known for his sense of humor and strong work ethic, and his business did well for the times.

A brief narrative recounting the re-acquisition of the Hoover cottage, and a description of the following modifications made to return the cottage to something like its original state.

An audio depiction of the cottage bedroom. The narrator describes the bedding situation, the rugs made from stitched together rags, the wood-stove, and the hour of Herbert Hoover's Birth.

A narrative description of the possible furnishings that were re-created for the Hoover Home.

The narrator gives a detailed description of Herbert Hoover's birthplace. He describes the history of its construction, as well as the lives of those who occupied it. He also quotes hoovers biography.

A brief narrative recounting young Herbert Hoover's interest in geology.

A description of Downey Street in Westbranch, Iowa. The narrator details the history and many uses of the street.