Collection President Truman's Renovation
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Mr. Truman's Renovation: North Brick Wall Cracks
- Date of Work
- 1948
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Park Service
Mr. Truman's Renovation: North Brick Wall Cracks
Cracks discovered in the north brick wall of the West Sitting Hall revealed during the engineering inspection, 1948.
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