Presidential residences

Photo of a desk area in the West Wing. Williams Simmons, receptionist for the President, is seated at the desk. From an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of White House gym, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of a doctor's examining room, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of swimming pool, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of swimming pool, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of swimming pool, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of fresh flowers on a table, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of carpenter's shop, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of kitchen area, from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.

Photo of kitchen area in the lower floors of the White House. From an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House prior to the 1949 renovation.