Dwellings

A view of the South Portico of the White House is seen above without scaffolding, as renovating work nears completion. The work began in 1949 and is expected to be finished this Spring at an estimated cost of $5,500,000.

A view of the South Portico of the White House is seen above without scaffolding, as renovation work nears completion.

Northwest view of south front of the White House. In the photograph are members of the Commission on the renovation of the White House, architect of the White House, and the Executive Director of the Commission with secretaries.

White House policemen on guard at each side of the main entrance awaiting arrival of President and Mrs. Truman to reoccupy the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (foreground, second from right) are arriving at the White House to reoccupy the building after the massive renovation project is completed. They arrived at 6:20 in the evening. All others present are unidentified.

Northeast view of East Garden to East Wing, after the renovation of the White House.

West view of East Garden located south of the East Terrace, after the renovation of the White House.

West view of the West Garden to Executive Office after the White House renovation.

East view of West Garden from Executive Office, after the White House renovation.

Northeast view in the Transformer Room in the underground area north of the North Portico of the White House, during renovation.