White House

Extracted Attributes

• Owner

  Federal Government of the United States (National Park Service)

• Address

  1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500, United States

• Architect

  James Hoban

• Floor Area

  55,000 sq ft (5,100 m2)

• Coordinates

  38.897777777 N, 77.036666666 W

• Official Use

  Official residence and workplace of the President of the United States

• Modeled After

  Leinster House, Dublin

• Property Area

  18 acres (7.2 hectares)

• Dining Capacity

  Dinner for up to 140 guests, hors d'oeuvres for over 1,000

• Number of Doors

  412

• Number of Rooms

  132

• Historical Names

  President's Palace, Presidential Mansion, President's House, Executive Mansion

• Exterior Material

  White-painted Aquia Creek sandstone

• Number of Windows

  147

• Architectural Style

  Neoclassical

• Number of Bathrooms

  35

• Number of Elevators

  3

• Number of Fireplaces

  28

• Number of Staircases

  8

• Architectural Recognition

  Ranked second on American Institute of Architects list of America's Favorite Architecture

• Paint Required (Exterior)

  570 gallons

• Number of Levels (Executive Residence)

  6 stories (plus 2-story basement)

Timeline

• George Washington selected the site for the White House. (Source: web_search_results)

  1791-00-00

• The cornerstone for the White House was laid. (Source: web_search_results)

  1792-10-13

• Construction of the White House began. (Source: summary)

  1792-00-00

• Construction of the White House was completed. (Source: summary)

  1800-00-00

• President John Adams became the first U.S. president to occupy the White House. (Source: summary)

  1800-00-00

• President Thomas Jefferson and architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe added low colonnades to the White House. (Source: summary)

  1801-00-00

• Earliest public evidence of the building being called the 'White House' was recorded. (Source: web_search_results)

  1811-00-00

• During the War of 1812, the White House was set ablaze by British forces, destroying the interior and charring much of the exterior. (Source: summary)

  1814-00-00

• President James Monroe moved into the partially reconstructed Executive Residence. (Source: wikipedia)

  1817-10-00

• The semicircular South Portico was added to the White House. (Source: wikipedia)

  1824-00-00

• The North Portico was added to the White House. (Source: wikipedia)

  1829-00-00

• President Theodore Roosevelt relocated all work offices to the newly constructed West Wing due to crowding. (Source: summary)

  1901-00-00

• President William Howard Taft expanded the West Wing and created the first Oval Office. (Source: summary)

  1909-00-00

• The third-floor attic of the Executive Residence was converted to living quarters. (Source: wikipedia)

  1927-00-00

• Alterations to the East Wing were completed, creating additional office space. (Source: wikipedia)

  1946-00-00

• The residence's load-bearing walls and wood beams were found to be close to failure. (Source: wikipedia)

  1948-00-00

• Under President Harry S. Truman, the interior rooms were completely dismantled, a new internal load-bearing steel frame was constructed, and the Truman Balcony was added. (Source: summary)

  1948-00-00

• The White House was ranked second on the American Institute of Architects list of America's Favorite Architecture. (Source: summary)

  2007-00-00

• The White House, influenced by Donald Trump, escalated pressure on Harvard, threatening funding cuts and legal action. (Source: related_documents)

  0000-00-00

White House

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. "The White House" is also used as a metonym to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States. The residence was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban in the Neoclassical style. Hoban modeled the building on Leinster House in Dublin, a building which today houses the Oireachtas, the Irish legislature. Constructed between 1792 and 1800, its exterior walls are Aquia Creek sandstone painted white. When Thomas Jefferson moved into the house in 1801, he and architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe added low colonnades on each wing to conceal what then were stables and storage. In 1814, during the War of 1812, the mansion was set ablaze by British forces in the burning of Washington, destroying the interior and charring much of the exterior. Reconstruction began almost immediately, and President James Monroe moved into the partially reconstructed Executive Residence in October 1817. Exterior construction continued with the addition of the semicircular South Portico in 1824 and the North Portico in 1829. Because of crowding within the executive mansion itself, President Theodore Roosevelt had all work offices relocated to the newly constructed West Wing in 1901. Eight years later, in 1909, President William Howard Taft expanded the West Wing and created the first Oval Office, which was eventually moved and expanded. In the Executive Residence, the third floor attic was converted to living quarters in 1927 by augmenting the existing hip roof with long shed dormers. A newly constructed East Wing was used as a reception area for social events; Jefferson's colonnades connected the new wings. The East Wing alterations were completed in 1946, creating additional office space. By 1948, the residence's load-bearing walls and wood beams were found to be close to failure. Under Harry S. Truman, the interior rooms were completely dismantled and a new internal load-bearing steel frame was constructed inside the walls. On the exterior, the Truman Balcony was added. Once the structural work was completed, the interior rooms were rebuilt. The present-day White House complex includes the Executive Residence, the West Wing, the East Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which previously served the State Department and other departments (it now houses additional offices for the president's staff and the vice president), and Blair House, a guest residence. The Executive Residence is made up of six stories: the Ground Floor, State Floor, Second Floor, and Third Floor, and a two-story basement. The property is a National Heritage Site owned by the National Park Service and is part of President's Park. In 2007, it was ranked second on the American Institute of Architects list of America's Favorite Architecture.

Web Search Results

• White House - Wikipedia

  The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW "Northwest (Washington, D.C.)") in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. "The White House" is also used as a metonym to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States. [...] | Address | 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 U.S. | | Coordinates | 38°53′52″N 77°02′11″W / 38.89778°N 77.03639°W / 38.89778; -77.03639 | | Current tenants | Donald Trump, President of the United States and the First Family | | Construction started | October 13, 1792; 232 years ago (1792-10-13) | | Completed | November 1, 1800; 224 years ago (1800-11-01) | | Owner | Federal Government of the United States | | Technical details | | | Floor area | 55,000 sq ft (5,100 m2) | [...] The building was originally variously referred to as the President's Palace, Presidential Mansion, or President's House. The earliest evidence of the public calling it the "White House" was recorded in 1811. A myth emerged that during the rebuilding of the structure after the Burning of Washington, white paint was applied to mask the burn damage it had suffered, giving the building its namesake hue. The name "Executive Mansion" was used in official contexts until President Theodore Roosevelt

• White House | History, Location, & Facts | Britannica

  White House, the official office and residence of the president of the United States at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C. It is perhaps the most famous and easily recognizable house in the world, serving as both the home and workplace of the president and the headquarters of the president’s principal staff members. The term _White House_ is also commonly used to refer to the presidential administration currently in charge of the executive branch of the federal government. [...] Formerly (1810–1901): Executive Mansion _(Show more)_ See all related content Top Questions ### What is the White House? The White House is the official office and residence of the president of the United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C. ### How much land does the White House and its grounds cover? The White House and its landscaped grounds occupy 18 acres (7.2 hectares). ### Does the president live in the White House? [...] The White House and its landscaped grounds occupy 18 acres (7.2 hectares). Since the administration of George Washington (1789–97), who occupied presidential residences in New York and Philadelphia, every American president has resided at the White House. Originally called the “President’s Palace” on early maps, the building was officially named the Executive Mansion in 1810 in order to avoid connotations of royalty. Although the name “White House” was commonly used from about the same time

• Where is the White House?

  The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, the Jefferson Memorial, the Pentagon, and the Lincoln Memorial are also in the Washington, D.C. area. Image 12: Map of area showing historic sites President and First Lady|Vice President and Mrs. Gore Record of Progress|The Briefing Room Gateway to Government|Contacting the White House White House for Kids|White House History

• White House | USAGov

  The White House houses the executive office of the President, and serves as the President's residence. Website ------- White House Contact ------- White House online contact form Main address ------------ 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 SHARE THIS PAGE: Image 8: FacebookImage 9: X Twitter USAGovImage 10: Email Have a question? ---------------- Ask a real person any government-related question for free. They will get you the answer or let you know where to find it.

• The White House Building

  Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. From the Ground Floor Corridor rooms, transformed from their early use as service areas, to the State Floor rooms, where countless leaders and dignitaries have been entertained, the White House is both the home of the President of the United States and his family, and a living museum of American history. The White House remains a place where history [...] There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. The White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d’oeuvres to more than 1,000. The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface. At various times in history, the White House has been known as the “President’s Palace,” the “President’s House,” and the “Executive Mansion.” [...] Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. The following year, the cornerstone was laid and a design submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen. After eight years of construction, President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into the still-unfinished residence. During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the President’s House, and James Hoban was appointed to rebuild it. James Monroe moved into the building in 1817, and during his

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• Country

  United States

• Located In

  Washington, D.C.

• Instance Of

  Q570116

• Coordinates

  Lat: 38.897777777, Lon: -77.036666666

• Inception Date

  1/1/1800

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., and has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. The term "White House" is often used as a metonym for the president and his advisers. The residence was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban in the neoclassical style. Hoban modelled the building on Leinster House in Dublin, a building which today houses the Oireachtas, the Irish legislature. Construction took place between 1792 and 1800, using Aquia Creek sandstone painted white. When Thomas Jefferson moved into the house in 1801, he (with architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe) added low colonnades on each wing that concealed stables and storage. In 1814, during the War of 1812, the mansion was set ablaze by the British Army in the Burning of Washington, destroying the interior and charring much of the exterior. Reconstruction began almost immediately, and President James Monroe moved into the partially reconstructed Executive Residence in October 1817. Exterior construction continued with the addition of the semi-circular South portico in 1824 and the North portico in 1829. Because of crowding within the executive mansion itself, President Theodore Roosevelt had all work offices relocated to the newly constructed West Wing in 1901. Eight years later, in 1909, President William Howard Taft expanded the West Wing and created the first Oval Office, which was eventually moved as the section was expanded. In the main mansion (Executive Residence), the third-floor attic was converted to living quarters in 1927 by augmenting the existing hip roof with long shed dormers. A newly constructed East Wing was used as a reception area for social events; Jefferson's colonnades connected the new wings. The East Wing alterations were completed in 1946, creating additional office space. By 1948, the residence's load-bearing walls and wood beams were found to be close to failure. Under Harry S. Truman, the interior rooms were completely dismantled and a new internal load-bearing steel frame was constructed inside the walls. On the exterior, the Truman Balcony was added. Once the structural work was completed, the interior rooms were rebuilt. The modern-day White House complex includes the Executive Residence, the West Wing, the East Wing, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (the former State Department, which now houses offices for the president's staff and the vice president) and Blair House, a guest residence. The Executive Residence is made up of six stories: the Ground Floor, State Floor, Second Floor, and Third Floor, as well as a two-story basement. The property is a National Heritage Site owned by the National Park Service and is part of the President's Park. In 2007, it was ranked second on the American Institute of Architects list of "America's Favorite Architecture".