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The President
-2-
November 26, 1947
The Commission still feel that a porch would
seriously mar not only the south portico but as well
the entire south facade. A window would have to be
cut down to provide a door to the porch, which in it-
self would materially change the design of this, the
most notable of American historic monuments. If
these proposed alterations are made they will be the
first substantial ones in the exterior of the central
element of the White House in 118 years or since the
addition of the north portico in 1829 which, we have
every reason to believe, was a part of James Hoban's
original design.
In the circumstances the Commission are con-
fident that the stand they have taken in this matter
is thoroughly sound and consequently they hope that,
in the interest of preserving the integrity of the
original design of the White House, the President
will abandon the project.
Most sincerely and respectfully,
For THE COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS
TRENAN
ARCHIVESS
Principal Drande
65
Gilmore D. Clarke
Chairman
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