The White House has burned, been rebuilt, and hosted every American president since 1800. These posts cover the executive mansions architectural history, its inhabitants, and the stories that have grown up around the most famous house in Washington.
Taken from the top of the Washington Monument in 1911, this photograph shows a Washington where the Lincoln Memorial didn’t exist yet, the Reflecting Pool hadn’t been dug, and the Mall was still crossed by rail lines. Click through for the full-resolution version.
On March 3, 1913, the day before Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration, thousands of suffragists marched down Pennsylvania Avenue and straight into a hostile mob. Alice Paul planned it to force the vote into the national conversation. It worked.
Can you help date this photo of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House? It appears to be the view down the street from the Capitol Dome, but was not properly labeled. Take a look and see if you can help solve the mystery!
Explore these 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 and depict the destruction caused by the British attack and subsequent tornado.
Get a stunning view of the White House’s South Portico with this image from Library of Congress. Click on the image to see a much larger version.
Take a look back at the National Savings and Trust Building in 1960, as seen in this photo sent in by GoDCer Andy from his Flickr collection. This building is located close to the White House on the northeast corner of 15th and New York Ave. NW.
Explore a piece of history with us as we uncover a photo of the 1944 Easter Monday Egg Roll at the White House. See the photo and learn more here!
Take a look at this amazing old photo of the White House in the late 19th century! Can anyone accurately date it? Also, does it look like an iPhone on its side?
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.
