Collection An Artist Visits the White House Past
From its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the White...
Mr. Truman's Renovation: South Wall View
- Date of Work
- June 12, 1950
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Park Service
Mr. Truman's Renovation: South Wall View
View the west along the south wall reveals the depth of the new foundation and excavation, extending 25 feet below the original footings. The earth along the walls was left unexcavated until cross beams, running north and south, were installed to prevent the walls from bulging, June 12, 1950.
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