The White House - Washington DC

The White House - South Front

Washington, D.C.

The first public building to be begun in Washington when its cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792.  All Presidents except George Washington, have lived here.  The mansion was partially destroyed by the British in 1814, but was rebuilt during the two decades following, adding the north and south porticos.  During the period 1948-1952 it was completely renovated and restored at a cost of almost six million dollars.

The White House - North Front

Washington, D.C.

The first public building to be begun in Washington when its cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792. All Presidents except George Washington, have lived here. The mansion was partially destroyed by the British in 1814, but was rebuilt during the two decades following, adding the north and south porticos. During the period 1948-1952 it was completely renovated and restored at a cost of almost six million dollars.  Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

 

The White House

Cross Hall

Washington, D.C.

The Cross Hall, looking from the State Dining Room on the west ot the East Room.  The 18th century cut-glass chandeliers illuminate and decorate the hall.  Neither the Cross Hall nor the Entrance Hall have been greatly modified since designed and built by Hoban in 1792.