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View at the northwest corner of White House during renovation

71-347
Accession Number
71-347
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348447363
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers
Keywords
Building repair and reconstruction
Dwellings
Historic buildings
Presidential residences
Renovation (Architecture)
HST Keywords
White House - Miscellaneous - Renovation
Rights

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
View at the northwest corner, outside and below the north window of Room G-17, during the renovation of the White House. The installation is to test the strength of the foundation. The horizontal iron beams are supported by six vertical columns, below which is a two foot concrete foundation. Iron struts were erected to the wall at each side. A shift downward of 1/16" to 1/4" was recorded when four hydraulic jacks, each with a pressure of 50 tons, were applied to test the foundation.
Date(s)
July 26, 1950