Dwellings

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.

Cracks in wall and brick work of main support west of main stairway, second floor. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Photograph taken in bathroom B-13 on second floor, west of main support. The main support was weakened by cutting into the brick wall for installation of water pipes. From a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

Underpinning pit below in room under basement floor (under G-23 and G-24), east of the central areaway on the north side. This is from a series of photographs of the White House renovation.

Photograph showing the method of lifting earth from underpinning pit by means of an electric motor, with pulley and rope attached to large bucket. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.

This split beam was revealed when an opening was made in ceiling of the White House Lobby to the east of the main entrance. This is from a series of photographs of the renovation of the White House.