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White House History 29: "Special Spaces"

Are there secret tunnels? Special spaces at the White House are usually those created by the presidents for their own use while resident there. There are special spaces for retreats, for improvement of living, and for looks. This issue touches upon some that exist and some that do not. Included are the long-vanished White House stables, the Green Room in its earlier existence as Caroline Harrison's music room, the Solarium, and the history of the east and west wings, descended from Thomas Jefferson's original construction.

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White House Historical Association