The White House’s construction started in 1792, when the first corner stone was laid. George Washington oversaw the construction of the White House but he never got the chance to live in it. In 1800 the construction of the White House was almost completed when John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in. Since the completion of the White House, each president makes their own additions and changes during their stay. After all, the White House is the President’s private home. The public enters each year free of charge to go on tours and just spend time looking around. The White House survived an attack by the British in 1814 when it was set on fire. Some of the White Houses valuable information was destroyed, but Dolly Madison managed to save s some very valuable things such as the first portrait of George Washington. The White House also survived another fire in the West Wing in 1929, when Herbert Hoover was in office. Interesting Facts There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. At various times in history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901. With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000. The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface. For recreation, the White House has a variety of facilities available to its residents, including a tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater, and bowling lane.
The White House survived an attack by the British in 1814 when it was set on fire. Some of the White Houses valuable information was destroyed, but Dolly Madison managed to save s some very valuable things such as the first portrait of George Washington. The White House also survived another fire in the West Wing in 1929, when Herbert Hoover was in office.
At various times in history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000.
The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.
For recreation, the White House has a variety of facilities available to its residents, including a tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater, and bowling lane.