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Susan B. Anthony House
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A 2007 photograph of the Susan B Anthony House
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| Location: | 17 Madison Street, Rochester, New York |
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| Built: | 1866 |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000528 |
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| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966[1] |
| Designated NHL: | June 23, 1965[2] |
Susan B. Anthony House, in Rochester, New York, was the home of Susan B. Anthony while she was a national figure in the women's rights movement.
She was arrested in the front parlor after attempting to vote in the 1872 Presidential Election. She resided here until her death.[3]
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.[2][4]
The Susan B. Anthony House is located at 17 Madison Street in Rochester. Access to the house is through the Susan B. Anthony Museum entrance at 19 Madison Street.
Today the Susan B. Anthony House is a learning center and museum open to the public for tours and programs from 11-5 Tuesday through Sunday, except major holidays. The Visitor Center and Museum Shop are located in the historic house next door, 19 Madison Street, which was owned by Hannah Anthony Mosher, sister of Susan and Mary Anthony. The mission of the Susan B. Anthony House is to keep Susan B. Anthony's vision alive and relevant.