Presidential residences

Arnoldo Fiovanti and Quirino Fiovanti, modelers, preparing ornamental plaster designs for the White House.

New fireplace in northwest corner of small bedroom Number 18 of the White House during renovation.

Plasterers inserting section of ornamental frieze in place near the northwest corner of the East Room, during the renovation of the White House.

Workman setting tile in wall of the corner room in the southeast corner of the basement during the renovation of the White House.

Northwest view on south side of tunnel in basement showing installation of air-conditioning equipment during the renovation of the White House.

Air-conditioning equipment installed in area between ceiling and roof on the south side of the third floor corridor, east of center, during the White House renovation.

South view on third floor at top of steps showing electric conduits converging in this area during White House renovation.

South view in small bedroom Number 18. Plasterer is working on the ornamental frieze. The finish plastering course has been completed on the ceiling, and rough coat on the walls. This was taken during the White House renovation.

Northwest corner of ceiling of the State Dining Room. Workmen are installing section of ornamental frieze with eagle in place. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

West view in Ground Floor Corridor. The finish plaster coat on the ceiling has been completed except at the west end. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.