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James Hoban: Architect of the White House

James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright, and became an architect by profession and a builder by trade. Hoban came to America with high ambitions, and designed and erected many buildings; but what keeps his name alive today arises from one special commission—he was the architect of the White House.

Imagining James Hoban

Introduction

Freemasons and the White House

The 1600 Sessions

James Hoban, Designer and Builder of the White House

The 1600 Sessions

Irish Roots

Life in Ireland 1755- 1785

Life & Work in Charleston, S.C.

Life in Charleston 1787-1793

Hoban and Irish Washington

1790-1831

Hoban's Designs for the Church

Hoban was known among the Catholic community

Building the President's House

James Hoban was selected to build the White House by President George Washington

Public Architect and Developer

Hoban designed a number of other federal building

Civic Contributions and Family

Hoban served on the city council for the District of Columbia

Rebuilding the White House

In 1814, James Hoban returned to rebuild the White House

The Irish Architect and the Scottish Stonemasons

The 1600 Sessions

A White House of Stone

The 1600 Sessions