Collection A Tour of the White House
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Mr. Truman's Renovation: White House Grand Staircase
- Date of Work
- August 4, 1952
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Archives and Records Administration
Mr. Truman's Renovation: White House Grand Staircase
View of the Grand Staircase leading from the entrance Hall to the second floor living quarters of the White House, August 4, 1952. During the renovation the stairway was redesigned so that it would open onto the Entrance Hall for greater ceremonial effect.
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