The Brand New West Wing
This lovely old photograph shows the West Wing of the White House shortly after it was completed. Source: Library of Congress
The White House Before Fences and Security
Can you even believe this photo. This dude is just sitting on what appears to be a low stone wall on the south side of the White House. This would be E St. today and if...
Stunning 1880s Photo of the White House
You have to see this amazing old photo of the White House. This is a view of the President’s Mansion from the south. Source: Library of Congress
The White House in 1950
This beautiful photo of the north side of the White House was taken in 1950. Click on it for more. Source: Martin Archer on Flickr Here’s another cool shot of the President’s House. Source: Flickr
President Hoover With Boys and Girls at The White House
Here’s a cool old photo showing President Herbert Hoover with a large group of boys and girls at the White House. Source: Shorpy
Engravings of President’s House and Capitol After Burning of Washington
Below are two amazing engravings of the President’s House and the Capitol Building following the Burning of Washington on August 24, 1814. The engravings were done by William Strickland. The British marched on Washington and attacked...
1923 View of White House South Portico
This is an excellent view of the White House’s South Portico. Make sure you click on the image for a much larger version. Source: Library of Congress
World War II Photo of White House South Lawn
Here’s a photo we dug up at the Library of Congress, and it’s labeled as 1944 during the Easter Monday egg roll. Source: Library of Congress
Little Girls Playing Next to West Wing
Times sure were different. You’re never going to see something like this again, but at the time, the White House was fairly accessible. The photo below was taken in 1938 and shows two young girls playing...
Amazing 19th Century Photo of the White House
How cool is this old photo? Check out the White House as it looked in the late 19th century. It appears to be a view of a much more tree-laden southern view of the mansion. Source:...
Beautiful 1857 White House and Conservatory Photo
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. Source: Library of Congress The conservatory was eventually demolished...
Rare Photo of White House Stables
Have you ever seen a photo of the White House stables? We haven’t actually come across one until we found this at the Library of Congress. How cool is this? The photo was taken by Lewis...
White House on a Snowy Night in 1907
Check out this great old photograph from 1907. It shows the North Portico of the White House after a winter snow on February 18th, 1907. Source: Library of Congress
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Military Officers Celebrate New Year’s at White House
Happy New Year! I hope 2014 is a great year for you and all GoDCers … while you recover from whatever you did last night, check out this old photo from January 1st, 1925. It shows...
V-J Day Jubilation at the White House
What a terrific scene, the likes of which most of us don’t understand. August 14th, 1945 was Victory of Japan day and the final end of World War II. This photo captures the excitement and jubilation...
President Ford’s Second Day on the Job
Here’s a fascinating old photo from President Ford’s Administration. It was taken on August 10th, 1974. That’s important because Nixon resigned the previous day (remember, Nixon’s not a crook). Is it just me, or does he...
National Women’s Party Picketing the White House in 1917
Here’s a photo from March 4th, 1917. This was the date of Woodrow Wilson’s second Inauguration and the women picketing the East Wing of the White House are part of the National Women’s Party demanding a...
Fascinating Unbuilt Expansion of the White House (1892)
During the administration of President Benjamin Harrison, there was a push to renovate the Executive Mansion, bringing it up to the elegant standards of European castles. This was to reflect the growing importance of America and...