Pre-Truman Balcony White House Photograph
This is a great find. It shows the White House as viewed from the South Lawn before the Truman renovation. Source: Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection
1890s Photo of the White House
This is amazing. Look how crisp the photo is. Click on it for a larger version. Source: Library of Congress
Terrific Aerial View of the White House
Here’s a shot that’s probably impossible to get today — unless you’re flying on Marine One. Source: Library of Congress
Truman’s Proposed Extension to the West Wing Didn’t Happen
I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but the extension proposed by Harry Truman was never built. He was annoyed by the rejection, so he instead, went ahead...
President Taft’s Sleeping Porch at the White House
Seems odd that the President would sleep outside, but this was Washington before air conditioning. I’m sure it was miserable living here during the summer. Frankly, it still is pretty miserable during the summer....
Exterior Photos of Truman Reconstruction of White House
Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See exterior photos of the renovation project
Interior Photos of Truman Reconstruction of White House
Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See interior photos of the renovation project
Cheney Steps Out of Rumsfeld’s Shadow
This is a fascinating old article from The Washington Post, printed on Thursday, november 6th, 1975. Dick Cheney was about to replace Donald Rumsfeld as President Ford’s Chief of Staff. The second most powerful office...
Awesome Photo: The White House From Above
Due to restricted air space, this view of the White House from above is nearly impossible to get today. Source: Library of Congress