Building repair and reconstruction

Northwest view of the south front of the White House after renovation. The area on the left, occupied by temporary buildings during the renovation, has been resodded, and the West Garden replanted and resodded.

Northeast view in bathroom number 218 after renovation of the White House. Photographer Abbie Rowe can be seen in mirror.

Northeast view in Bathroom attached to Room 220 with door to medicine cabinet open. This was taken in the White House after the renovation.

Northwest view of the second floor corridor into the West Sitting Room of the White House during the renovation. White House books are being replaced on shelves of new bookcases by unidentified Library of Congress employees.

Northeast view in the East Room after the White House renovation. The parquet floor is being cleaned by employees.

Southwest view in Bathroom Number 211 of the White House after renovation.

Northwest view in Bathroom Number 211 after renovation of the White House.

South view in bathroom number 218 after renovation of the White House. Photographer Abbie Rowe can be seen in mirror.

Northeast view in the Lincoln Room after the renovation of the White House. Congressional members and wives (Sen. Tom Connally of Texas in foreground) are looking at the large Lincoln bed.

Members of Congress and their wives ascending main stairway through the new entrance on the east side of the lobby of the newly renovated White House.