John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is the birthplace and childhood home of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. The house is at 83 Beals Street in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts. Kennedy is one of four U.S. presidents born in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The property is now owned by the National Park Service; tours of the house are offered, and a film is presented.
| John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site | |
|---|---|
The house in 2006 | |
| Location | Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nearest city | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°20′49″N 71°07′24″W |
| Area | 0.09 acres (0.036 ha) |
| Established | May 26, 1967 |
| Visitors | 18,485 (in 2015) |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site |
The Kennedy home was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was established as a National Historic Site on May 26, 1967.
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