Location: The White House - Washington DC

The White House: Gate House Restoration – Washington DC

Works Progress Administration (WPA) project cards in the National Archives record plans for the “restoration and relocation of two ancient White House gate houses” at a cost of $6,300. The gate houses were originally built in 1827 by celebrated architect Charles… read more

The White House: West Wing Expansion – Washington DC

In 1934, the Public Works Administration (PWA) funded the expansion of the White House West Wing, which houses the Executive Offices of the President of the United States. The West Wing contains the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, Situation Room, and… read more

The White House: Emergency Snow Removal – Washington DC

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees removed snow from the grounds of the White House after a snowstorm in March 1941.

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