Building repair and reconstruction

Southeast view from the West Sitting Room into Room 19. The steel girder, on the south side of the room, was installed in 1902 to support the floor by rods after removal of the old corridor wall below on the first floor to increase the size of the State Dining Room. From a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Sash weights and objects found in dismantling the southwest window of the East Room. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Photograph of completed concrete foundation on southwest side of White House from Housekeeper's Office (G-15). A short eye beam with iron plate at the top was installed to building wall before the space was filled in with concrete. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

View of northeast corner of the East Room during dismantling. This is from a series of photographs taken during the renovation of the White House.

View during construction of large storage building south of the White House. The steps and foundation of the South Portico and stone floor of the Lobby are stacked at the side. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

View during construction of temporary office building in the East Rose Garden. The East Wing and Treasury building are seen in the background. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Photograph through opening of ceiling in Main Corridor showing old bronzed ceiling covered over in 1902. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Fireplace in Sitting Room number 16 after the removal of the mantel. The brick construction shows that at least three fireplaces of different sizes have been installed at various times. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Underpinning pits at northwest corner of the White House showing the method of removing earth. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Excavation at the southwest corner from the Housekeeper's Office (G-15). The pit below has been filled with concrete and steel eye beam installed. Workmen are preparing forms to complete concrete foundation to building well. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.