Building repair and reconstruction

North view in China Room showing detail of door trim and panel design. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

Southeast view in Lobby during White House renovation. Members of the Executive Committee of the American Institute of Architects guided on visit to White House by officials of the Commission on the Renovation of the White House.

Photograph taken on second floor balcony of South Portico of the White House during renovation. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects and some members of the staff being conducted through the White House by officials of the Commission on the Renovation of the White House.

View of North Portico floor and main entrance of the White House during renovation. The new floor and steps are of gray Tennessee marble. Three coats of paint, except on bases of columns, had been completed on the entire north front.

View of north front west of North Portico of the White House during renovation. The wall between the columns has been removed on the west and east sides, and a landing and steps of gray Tennessee marble permit entrance from these areas.

Southwest view in north central area of ground floor (G-24 into G-23, G-22 and G-21) during White House renovation. The doorway on the left leads to the corridor.

West wall of White House library (G-1) during renovation. The tile facing of the mantel, depicting Washington historic scenes with the President's seal at the upper center, has been reset.

Northeast view in the Green Room during White House renovation.

Northeast view of the White House Blue Room during the renovation of the White House, with lumber stacked on the floor.

West view of the third floor corridor of the White House during the renovation. Carpenters are laying finish floor of red oak in herring-bone design over sub-flooring.