The history construction of White House By Candiceluo Oct 13, 1793 Began with the laying of the cornerstone Jan 1, 1797 Built only the walls and fitted the roof trusses Aug 24, 1814 The British burned the building, leaving only an empty shelf Jan 1, 1817 To cover up the traces of fire, ordered a thie paint on teh gravel, started to be called " White House'' officially. Jan 1, 1834 The spring water into the White House, end of the White House to pull out the history of water Jan 1, 1853 The central heating equipment was installed and built second floor bathroom and toilet Jan 1, 1877 Established the library Jan 1, 1882 First elevator used in the White House Jan 1, 1909 Western wing was expanded to build the famous Oval Office Jan 1, 1913 Rose garden for the first time to grow roses Jan 1, 1927 Construction of the third floor Jan 1, 1934 The west wing was renewed again Jan 1, 1948 Added a balcony at the southern colonnade Jan 1, 1965 Installed a fire alarm system Jan 1, 2015 Cancel the implementation visitors could take pictures