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The plans to build the President’s Palace took place. James Hoban won a contest that was used to look for a builder.
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The first cornerstone was laid and the building took 8 years after that to be built.
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A lime-based whitewash was used. This caused the House to be white and eventually led to the name the White House.
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John and Abigail Adams became the first residents. It wasn't completed and the cost was up to $232,372.
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After adding two water closets and terrace pavilions, Thomas Jefferson held the first inaugural open house in the White House. Also, the doors were opened for tours and receptions the same year.
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The White House was burned down by the British and Hoban was brought back to rebuild almost from scratch. Parts of the original walls were able to be used again in the new one.
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William Taft hired Nathan's Wyeth, an architect, to expand the West Wing. This resulted in the Oval Office.
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A fire during Hoover's presidency in the executive wing led to more renovations. They continued after Franklin Roosevelt entered office.
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The cloakroom was transformed into a movie theater.
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A steel beam problem caused the interior to need to be ripped out. The Trumans redesigned most of the rooms and decorated the second and third floors. A televised tour of the redecorated rooms took place.
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A circular drive outside the West Wing and a porte-cochere were added.
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George H. W. Bush was the first president to be in the White House with internet.
