the white house history By lianaye Feb 1, 1791 George Washington selected the site for the White House Oct 13, 1792 The cornerstone was laid and an Irish-born architect James Hoban won the competition design Nov 1, 1800 President John Adams moved into White house with his wife Abigail Adams Aug 24, 1814 British troops set fire to the White House Jan 1, 1817 President James Monroe moved into the White house Jan 1, 1824 James Hoban added South Portico in House Jan 1, 1830 North Portico was added to the White House Jun 1, 1920 President Theodore Roosevelt renovated the white house President Theodore Roosevelt remove the Victorian decor to returned the White House to its Federal-period roots Jan 1, 1927 Construction of the third floor Period: Jan 1, 1948 to Jan 1, 1952 President Harry S. Truman reconstructed the white house The White House's outer walls were dismantled.
