Collection Italy in the White House
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
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Creator: James Hoban, 1818.
Not only did the Monroes add a French flavor to the interior of the White House, but they also left their mark on the exterior. The South Portico, or porch, was added in 1824. James Hoban's design for the portico used stone quarried in Maryland and called for two staircases. The South Portico is one of the defining architectural features of the White House today.
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
From its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the White...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
Who is eligible to submit artwork for the competition?The competition is open to all students in Grades K through 12....
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May 3, 2018 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration and light breakfast in Decatur House Parlors9:00 am - 9:20 am Welcome and OverviewThe Hon. Frederick...
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WILLIAM ADAIR is a frame historian, conservator, and gilder in Washington, D.C. (WHH #54) WILLIAM G. ALLMAN served more than...