Podcast James Hoban, Designer and Builder of the White House
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
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Creator: France, c. 1780-85.
President Washington purchased this gray and white painted armchair from a French diplomat. The purchase included twelve such armchairs and was made at Washington's personal expense to replace worn out and broken furniture in the Executive Mansion. Washington lived in New York City at the time, the first national capital under the United States Constitution.
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
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