White House
#41 of 100 things to do in Washington DC
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. Wikipedia
Construction started: 1792
Floors: 4
Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1111
Architectural styles: Palladian architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Neoclassicism
Architect: James Hoban
Although the White House is one of the most famous buildings in the world and hosts millions of visitors every year, few people have a good understanding of its layout and history.
The building was originally referred to as the “Presidential Palace” or “Presidential Mansion.” Dolley Madison called it the “President’s Castle.” However, by 1811 the first evidence of the public calling it the “White House” emerged, because of its white-painted stone exterior. The name Executive Mansion was often used in official context until President Theodore Roosevelt established the formal name by having “The White House” engraved on his stationery in 1901.
Due to staffing reductions resulting from sequestration, we regret to inform you that WhiteHouse Tours will be canceled effective Saturday, March 9, 2013 until further notice. Please check this webpage for updates regarding this situation, or contact the White House Visitors Office 24 Hour Hotline at (202) 456-7041.
website: http://www.whitehouse.gov
