Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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This photograph of guests on the South Lawn of the White House was taken in 1884. President Chester A. Arthur appears on the portico.
South Front of the White House. Upon inspecting the White House, President Arthur ordered major renovations. An elevator and a new plumbing system were installed. He hired Louis Comfort Tiffany to create designs for the Red Room, Blue Room, State Dining Room, East Room, and Cross Hall. In total, $110,000 was spent on the White House during Arthur's administration.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Today, the celebration of Halloween conjures images of costumed trick-or-treaters, sweets, and jack-o'-lanterns; but there was a time when All...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
From its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the White...
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6 (COLLECTION I) WHITE HOUSE HISTORY • NUMBER 1 1 — Foreword by Melvin M. Payne 5 — President Kennedy’s Rose Garden by Rachel Lambert...
October 6, 1979 - Pope John Paul II: Pope John Paul arrives at 1:43 p.m. in an open-topped limousine. He smiled and...