Architecture: 1790s-1840s
1790sThe Presidents House was a major feature of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's 1791 plan for the city of Washington. He envisioned a...
White House Covered with Snow, 1966
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- White House Historical Association
White House Covered with Snow, 1966
Creator: Joseph J. Scherschel, January 1966.
A blanket of snow covers the White House in this 1966 view.
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