National Park Service

Photograph in area excavated for Transformer and Air Compressor buildings, north-east of the North Portico during the renovation of the White House. Concrete underpinning columns, and foundation work is in progress of construction.

View from window of Room G-3 looking west along the south wall showing progress in concrete footing work during the renovation of the White House.

Sketch from main corridor, west of Lobby, to the east end of the White House, showing excavation work below basement and interior steel supporting columns. This was made during the White House renovation.

Concrete beam at foundation level across the floor of the Broadcasting Room, during the renovation of the White House. The west wall of the building is on the right.

West view along north wall from window in Room G-28 showing progress in excavating the eastern and southwest sections and demolition of the northeast area. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

East view along south wall from the west window in the Housekeeper's Office, G-15, during the renovation of the White House. The Allis-Chalmers Diesel-powered Cletrac shovel is loading the truck which goes out through the opening in the south wall near the east end.

View from concrete beam below floor of the Broadcasting Room, north to west wall of the Lobby, during the renovation of the White House.

The artist, Lili Rethi, is sketching the interior of the White House from the Foyer entrance during renovation.

View of southwest corner from central hall of basement G-31 during the renovation of the White House. Excavation has progressed almost to the west wall in this area.

Old sandstone fireplace in Room G-22 during renovation of the White House. On the left, the opening below the original archway has been bricked up.