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Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace


category : Famous Homes
Frame house with restored summer kitchen and furniture from Mamie's family. Master bedroom includes bed in which Mamie was born. Lower-level museum and library features photos of Mamie and Ike, memorabilia and gift shop. See 1949 Chrysler Windsor given by Ike and Mamie to her uncle, Joel Carlson, and Mamie's 1962 Plymouth Valiant.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 1-5 Tue.-Sun., Apr.-May; 10-5 daily, June-Oct.; or by appointment
Address: 709 Carroll St.
Phone: 515-432-1896
Our Email: mamiedoud@opencominc.com
Our Website:www.booneiowa.com

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Frame house with restored summer kitchen and furniture from Mamie's family. Master bedroom includes bed in which Mamie was born. Lower-level museum and library features photos of Mamie and Ike, memorabilia and gift shop. See 1949

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