Historic buildings

Northwest view in the Social Room of the White House during renovation. The old design on the wall, uncovered during the renovation work, dates from 1902.

Snapshot of a street in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Automobiles are in foreground. The photo is from the James E. Webb papers, and it is concluded that the series of snapshots numbered 97-1653 through 97-1727 are places he had visited and his relatives or acquaintances. Each includes an original snapshot size negative and is on a contact sheet of three pictures a page.

Main entrance to Cecilienhof estate, site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

The members of the British delegation occupy this section of the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.

Desk and library of President Harry S. Truman in his office adjoining the conference room at Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Main entrance to Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Inside the grounds at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, the main driveway approaches the entrance to the house through an arch. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Buildings at Cecilienhof palace in Potsdam, Germany where the Potsdam Conference delegates are housed and the conference is held. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Soviet officers on duty at the main entrance of the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.

This is President Harry S. Truman's office at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. The open door leads to his private dining room From Potsdam Album, 1945.