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In May 1790, construction began on Government House, a new official residence in Manhattan.
During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the President’s House, and James Hoban was appointed to rebuild it. James Monroe moved into the building in 1817, and during his administration,...
Originally called the “President’s Palace” on early maps, the building was officially named the Executive Mansion in 1810 in order to avoid connotations of royalty.
The White House by architect James Hoban was built in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States in 1792-1800. It was then remodeled in 1814 - 1817.
When was the White House Built? Construction of the so-called ‘Presidential Palace’ got underway with the laying of the cornerstone on 13 October 1792. But the building would not be finished until after Washington had left office.
Not long after the inauguration of President George Washington in 1789, plans to build an official President’s House in a federal district along the Potomac River took shape.
Although Washington was responsible for choosing the location, he is the only president who has not lived in the White House. The building was not completed until 1800 when President John Adams moved in with his wife Abigail.
When was the White House built? Construction began in October of 1792 with the laying of the first cornerstone.
In 1792, leading architects entered a competition to build the President's House, George Washington judged it, and the winner built an American icon.
Located in Washington, DC, the White House has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in US history. It was built over two hundred years ago, opening in 1800, and has since evolved from a striking neoclassical structure to an elaborate complex of some 132 rooms spread over 55,000 square feet.