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THE WHITE HOUSE
The White House
Address
President Jefferson opened the White House for public tours
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20500
and if has been open since then except during wartime.
Site Chosen By
In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed on
Our first President, George Washington, and Pierre L'Entant,
architectural firm to improve and modernize the structure
the city planner for our nation's capital
During Harry S. Truman's Administration, the interior of the
White House was completely gufled and renovated while
Designed By
the Trumans resided in the Blair House ocross the street on
James Hoban, the winner of the national design competition
Pennsylvania Avenue.
His model for the While House resembled the house of the
President and Mrs. Bush are honored to live and work in this
Duke of Leinster in Dublin, Ireland
historic home. They are committed to preserving the dignity of
Built
this sacred national symbol.
1792-1800
Fun Facts
Different Names Used for the White House
The White House is the only private residence of 0 Head of
"President's Polace," the "President's House," the "People's House,"
State that is open to the public free of charge.
and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt
The While House requires 570 gallons of point to cover its
officially gave the White House ils current name in 1901
outside surface.
Historical Facts
The White House has 0 tennis court, jogging track, swimming
Although President George Washington selected the sile and
pool, movie theatre and bowling lone
approved the design of the While House, he never lived in it
The White House Is able to serve 140 guests at state dinners,
The first residents of the White House were John and Abigail
and hors d'oeuvies to more than 1,000 guests of receptions
Adams in 1800.
There are 132 rooms, 35 bothrooms, and 6 levels in
In 1805, Thomas Jefferson held the first Inaugural "open house."
the historic building. If hos 412 doors, 147 windows,
The British burned the White House during the Wor of 1812
28 fireplaces, 8 staircases and 3 elevators.
II was heavily rebuilt and was opened to the public on
www.whifehousekids.gov
New Year's Day 1818.