Historic buildings

Excavation in southeast corner of Housekeeper's Office (G-15) at the White House. The lower part of the foundation is being removed to connect inside and outside excavations.

South wall of Pantry (G-17), taken during the renovation of the White House.

View showing timber construction of the White House, dating from the restoration of the White House following the destruction by British forces in August, 1814, of the north central corridor, second floor.

Wainscoting design on the east wall of Room 17, White House, northwest corner of the second floor.

View of east wall of the State Dining Room of the White House, showing design on upper wall dating from 1902. On the left of the central doorway into the Red Room is the wall which separated the corridor and State Dining Room before 1902.

View of the north wall of the second floor corridor of the White House during the renovation. The truss work in the walls of the North Hall have been removed.

Northeast view of the East Room of the White House during the renovation. The parquet floor and sub-floor at the center of the room has been taken up.

Fireplace in the Study (Room 21) with part of the mantel removed, taken during the renovation of the White House.

Photograph of the White House during renovation, taken from the Washington Monument.

Excavation at northwest corner of the White House.