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White House Timeline

By QuincJamm

  • Construction Began

    Construction Began
    The construction of the White House began in Washington D.C.

  • John Adams

    John Adams
    John Adams moves into the newly constructed White House.

  • Burning of the White House

    Burning of the White House
    British troops torched the White House in an invasion.

  • The White House Garden

    The White House Garden
    John Quincy Adams has the White House garden expanded 2 acres.

  • North Portico

    North Portico
    The North Portico of the White House is built.

  • South Portico

    South Portico
    The South Portico of the White House is built.

  • Running Water

    Running Water
    Running water, with both hot and cold water pipes, was added.

  • Heating

    Heating
    Gravity hot air heating system is installed in the White House.

  • Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln
    President Lincoln, along with his wife and kids, moves into the White House.

  • White House Stable Fire

    White House Stable Fire
    The White House stables catch fire. Several goats and horses are lost.

  • Typewriter

    Typewriter
    A Fairbanks & Co. typewriter is installed in the White House.

  • Lighting

    Lighting
    Electric lighting is installed in the White House.

  • Wiring System

    Wiring System
    The wiring system is replaced in the White House.

  • West Wing Replaced

    West Wing Replaced
    The West Wing is replaced due to an electrical fire.

  • Remodel

    Remodel
    President Truman finally completes the remodeled White House, adding several new rooms.

  • Solar Power

    Solar Power
    Solar panels were installed on the West Wing by President Carter.