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The White House Conservatory in 1857: What It Was Like During James Buchanan and Franklin Pierce’s Presidencies

Take a look at the White House conservatory in 1857, and get a glimpse into what life was like during the presidencies of James Buchanan and Franklin Pierce. The conservatory was eventually demolished to be replaced by the West Wing.
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Whoa. This one is amazing. James Buchanan was the president when this photo was taken — unless it was early that year, then it was Franklin Pierce.

The White House conservatory in 1857
The White House conservatory in 1857

Source: Library of Congress

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The conservatory was eventually demolished to be replaced by the West Wing.

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