Presidential retreats

Cabin at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains (the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maryland), frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Bedroom at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains (the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia) frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Bedroom at Shangri-la, the Naval Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains (in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains), Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Outdoor grill and patio at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Bedroom at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, frequently used a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

Lounge at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Bedroom at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin mountains at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Three unidentified sailors and an officer pose for a photo at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp in the Catoctin Mountains at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Bedroom at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains, Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative

Bedroom, equipped with desk and fireplace, at Shangri-la, the Navy Rest Camp at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains, Maryland, frequently used as a presidential retreat. The name was later changed to Camp David. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative