The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and principal story plan

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Title

The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. Site plan and principal story plan

Subject

The original Site Plan and principal story plan for the first White House

Description

Benjamin Henry Latrobe is given credit as one of the key early architects of Washington D.C. Most famous for his work on the Capitol, he also had a key hand in the design of the White House both before and after the War of 1812.

This plan illustrates what the White House was prior to its burning by the British.

Creator

Benjamin Henry Latrobe

Date

1807

Rights

No known restrictions on publication.