Abbie Rowe

White House garden during renovation.

A view of the renovating work in the White House inside the East Room looking west into the main hall on the first floor. On top of the door is a carved wood replica of the President's seal. Renovation began in 1949 and is expected to be finished this spring at an estimated cost of $5,000,000.

A view of the South Portico of the White House is seen above without scaffolding, as renovation work nears completion.

Northwest view of south front of the White House. In the photograph are members of the Commission on the renovation of the White House, architect of the White House, and the Executive Director of the Commission with secretaries.

White House policemen on guard at each side of the main entrance awaiting arrival of President and Mrs. Truman to reoccupy the White House.

President and Mrs. Truman being photographed in front of the main entrance before reoccupying the reconstructed White House. Left to Right: Charles K. Claunch, Usher; President Harry S. Truman; Howell G. Crim, Chief Usher; First Lady Bess Truman; Alonzo Fields, Maitre de Hotel; J.B. West, Usher; William Kelly, Project Manager, Public Buildings; and Jess Larson, General Services Administration.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (foreground, second from right) are arriving at the White House to reoccupy the building after the massive renovation project is completed. They arrived at 6:20 in the evening. All others present are unidentified.

Northeast view of East Garden to East Wing, after the renovation of the White House.

West view of East Garden located south of the East Terrace, after the renovation of the White House.

West view of the West Garden to Executive Office after the White House renovation.