Presidential residences

West view along north wall from window in Room G-28 showing progress in excavating the eastern and southwest sections and demolition of the northeast area. This was taken during the renovation of the White House.

East view along south wall from the west window in the Housekeeper's Office, G-15, during the renovation of the White House. The Allis-Chalmers Diesel-powered Cletrac shovel is loading the truck which goes out through the opening in the south wall near the east end.

View from concrete beam below floor of the Broadcasting Room, north to west wall of the Lobby, during the renovation of the White House.

The artist, Lili Rethi, is sketching the interior of the White House from the Foyer entrance during renovation.

View of southwest corner from central hall of basement G-31 during the renovation of the White House. Excavation has progressed almost to the west wall in this area.

Old sandstone fireplace in Room G-22 during renovation of the White House. On the left, the opening below the original archway has been bricked up.

Sketch of renovation work from the southeast corner of the White House by Lili Rethi, artist. This was prepared during the renovation of the White House.

View from window G-28 looking west along north wall showing progress of excavation work in the eastern part of the building during the renovation of the White House. The completed concrete under-pinning is seen along the wall.

The inside of the White House, after being gutted to accomplish the renovation. Iron beams hold up the original walls of the White House, which were not replaced.

Northeast corner of the White House during renovation showing opening in the east wall. The tractor shovel pushes the earth to the pit outside the opening, where it is loaded on trucks by a crane with bucket attachment.