Presidential residences

Southwest view in the small bedroom at the northwest corner of the White House (Room 11). The wood lath on the west wall dates from 1815-1818. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

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.

Niche in the northwest side of the Study (Room 21). In recent years, book shelves were installed in this niche and in the one opposite on the northeast side. Before 1902, photographs show windows in the niches. The ventilating duct, seen below, was probably in use at an earlier date. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Southeast view from the West Sitting Room into Room 19. The steel girder, on the south side of the room, was installed in 1902 to support the floor by rods after removal of the old corridor wall below on the first floor to increase the size of the State Dining Room. From a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Sash weights and objects found in dismantling the southwest window of the East Room. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Photograph of completed concrete foundation on southwest side of White House from Housekeeper's Office (G-15). A short eye beam with iron plate at the top was installed to building wall before the space was filled in with concrete. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

View of northeast corner of the East Room during dismantling. This is from a series of photographs taken during the renovation of the White House.

View during construction of large storage building south of the White House. The steps and foundation of the South Portico and stone floor of the Lobby are stacked at the side. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

View during construction of temporary office building in the East Rose Garden. The East Wing and Treasury building are seen in the background. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Photograph through opening of ceiling in Main Corridor showing old bronzed ceiling covered over in 1902. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.