Building repair and reconstruction

View of the ceiling of the State Dining Room to the west wall. The rough plastering course has been applied to the ceiling with openings left for ornamental frieze, loud speaker grills, and centerpiece. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

North wall of Sitting Room No. 19 above wooden scaffolding. The circular design of this wall was required to provide adequate closet space below. This was taken during the White House renovation.

Southwest view in China Room with western portion of Joliet stone floor set. This was taken during the White House renovation.

Workmen installing cork insulation on ceiling of center hall of third floor during White House renovation.

Northeast view in Sitting Room 19 below wooden scaffolding. The completed rough plastering coat is seen on the wall. This was taken at the White House during the renovation.

West view in Family Dining Room showing upper and lower pantries. Along inside west wall of the pantry are the servants' elevator, circular stairway, and two dumb-waiters. This was taken at the White House during renovation.

Northeast view in East Room. Workmen on high wooden scaffolding are installing wire mesh for plastering on metal hangers of ceiling, except for openings for ornamental designs and frieze. This was taken in the White House during renovation.

Northwest corner of bedroom Number 20 with Bathroom B-20 on right. This was taken in the White House during renovation.

South side of basement, looking east, during White House renovation. Split tile was laid over the concrete floor, a waterproofing course applied, and 18-gauge wire mesh laid preparatory to pouring concrete fill.

North wall of basement east of elevator motor showing method in laying tile floor. This was taken in the White House during renovation.