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The Blair House

59-1634
Accession Number
59-1634
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348261709
Keywords
Dwellings
Presidential residences
HST Keywords
Blair House
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Description
The Blair House, located adjacent from the White House, is the official guest house of the United States. It was the former home of the Blair family who occupied it for over one hundred years. It was purchased by the Blair family in 1836 from the Lovell estate. Doctor Lovell was the first Surgeon General of the Army. The Blair House was the temporary home of President Truman while the White House was undergoing repairs.
Date(s)
ca.
1952