Building repair and reconstruction

Northeast view in the East Room during White House renovation. Members of the Fine Arts Commission are being conducted through the White House by officials of the Committee on Renovation of the White House.

Air conditioning fans in south area of basement during White House renovation.

Electric switch board number 2, basement, looking west. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

Carving for frieze of State Dining Room, shop of Knipp & Co., Inc., 600 S. Pulaski St., Baltimore, Maryland. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

Cleaning paint off repaired panels of the East Room at George F. Knipp, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

Fireplace (wood) for Housekeeper's Room, G-15, taken during the renovation of the White House.

Bookcase for third floor corridor, by George F. Knipp Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. This was taken during the time of the renovation of the White House.

Carving above doorway of East Room, displayed by George Kessler and Walter Raynes at the shop of George F. Knipp, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland.

Mr. Klapka, George F. Knipp, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, carving trim for Rooms G-9 and G-14 of the White House.

Close-up of carvings for East Room paneling by George F. Knipp, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.