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The Monroe House

This photograph of Monroe House was taken by Bruce White for the White House Historical Association on June 15, 2011. Built in 1802, President James Monroe and family stayed in this home while he was Secretary of State and then six months into his presidency while the White House was being restored. The federal style residence named in honor of Monroe is now home of the Arts Club of Washington.
Photographer
Bruce White
Date of Work
June 15, 2011
Type
Photograph
Credit
White House Historical Association
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