The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. South front elevation

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Title

The White House ("President's House") Washington, D.C. South front elevation

Subject

Portrait of the White House in 1817

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 portrait shows how the White House appeared after the burning.

Creator

Benjamin Henry Latrobe

Date

January 1817

Rights

No known restrictions on publication.