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White House Historical Association – an official virtual museum of the White House, with floor plans, photographs, and extensive descriptions of both historical and current furnishings. 38°53′52″N 77°02′11″W / 38.89778°N 77.03639°W / 38.89778; -77
The principal story plan for the White House by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 1807. The main entrance is located on the north façade under a porte cochere with Ionic columns. [32] The ground floor is hidden by a raised carriage ramp and parapet. The central three bays are situated behind a prostyle portico that was added c. 1830.
Viewed as out-of-date and emblematic of the excesses of the 19th century, Second Empire architecture was derided in the 20th century, particularly starting in the 1930s.The destruction of such notable buildings as Toronto's forty-five-year old Customs House (1876–1919) exemplify the desire to transition away from French architectural styles.
The West Sitting Hall in the administration of Bill Clinton Floor plan of the White House second floor showing location of the West Sitting Hall. The West Sitting Hall is located on the second floor of the White House, home of the president of the United States. The room is entered from the second floor Center Hall on the
Original - Principal story plan for the White House by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 1807. Reason High resolution file of an architectural design for an early expansion upon an important structure. Restored version of File:Latrobe White House.jpg. Articles this image appears in White House, Benjamin Henry Latrobe Creator Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Short title: WHHOmap1; Software used: Adobe Illustrator CC 2014 (Macintosh) Date and time of digitizing: 04:36, 25 February 2015: File change date and time
English: Floor plan of the White House ground floor, which features the Diplomatic Reception Room, White House Library, Map Room, Vermeil Room, and China Room Date 13 February 2011, 21:23 (UTC)
Adapted from File:White_House_West_Wing_-_1st_Floor.png by Sarfa, using this Washington Post feature and the 2007 recreation of the first floor by Peter Sharkey as references. Author: Adam Lenhardt: Permission (Reusing this file)