A view of the renovating work in the White House inside the East Room looking west into the main hall on the first floor. On top of the door is a carved wood replica of the President's seal. Renovation began in 1949 and is expected to be finished this spring at an estimated cost of $5,000,000.
A view of the South Portico of the White House is seen above without scaffolding, as renovating work nears completion. The work began in 1949 and is expected to be finished this Spring at an estimated cost of $5,500,000.