Building repair and reconstruction

West view in the Red Room of the White House during renovation. The floor has been sanded and the workmen are applying a filler preparatory to waxing the white oak floor, laid in herringbone design.

West view in Bathroom, Number 217, of the White House during renovation.

East view in Bathroom, Number 220, during the White House renovation.

West view through ramp to second floor corridor from the East Sitting Room of the White House during renovation.

View of south grounds to south portico of the White House during renovation. The large wooden storage shed and other temporary buildings have been removed and area cleared, leveled, and graded to sodding.

South view of the main White House kitchen during the renovation.

Stair rail being installed in stairway north of elevator between the second and third floors of the White House during renovation. An African American workman is visible.

Northeast view in study (Room 221) of the White House during renovation. The painters are applying the finish coat to the trim.

North view from Bedroom No. 220 through hallway to second floor corridor of the White House during renovation. The walls are finished in curly maple.

The large temporary wooden storage building south of the White House has been removed by National Capital Parks workmen and the area cleared of debris.