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White House, Room 11

58-531-078
Accession Number
58-531-078
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 345250693
Keywords
Building repair and reconstruction
Dwellings
Presidential residences
HST Keywords
White House - Miscellaneous - Renovation
Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Closeup of the old wood lath on the west wall of Room 11, at the northwest corner of the White House. It dates from 1815-1818, when the building was reconstructed after being burnt by British forces, August 24, 1814. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.
Date(s)
February 20, 1950