Building repair and reconstruction

East view from lobby of new entrance to the main stairway of the renovated White House. White House officials and members of Congress and wives are shown in the photograph.

Southeast view in the East Room. Congressmen and wives being received by members of the Commission on the Renovation of the White House.

Northeast view in the East Room during the White House renovation. Members of the Commission on the Renovation of the White House receiving Congressmen and wives on inspection of the White House.

Southeast view in the kitchen of the White House during renovation, showing four unidentified kitchen staff.

Southwest view in the East Room during the White House renovation. Employees of the O. R. Evans Co., Washington, D. C., are finishing assembling of the central crystal chandelier.

East view in tunnel (B-31) in new basement area of the White House during renovation.

South view in Barber Shop (Room BM-10) of the White House during renovation. An African American worker can be seen in the mirror, as well as photographer Abbie Rowe.

Northeast view of central part of roof showing television antennae during the White House renovation.

West view in the Ground Floor Corridor of the White House during renovation. The unpacked furniture for the rooms on this floor is placed along the sides of the corridor.

North view in the pantry adjoining the Family Dining Room on the west, of the renovated White House. Alonzo Fields, and other African American assistants are placing the silverware in the new cabinets.