Renovation (Architecture)

View of southwest corner of the White House outside the Housekeeper's office (G-15) showing two completed concrete piers and form ready for pouring the cap of another. This photo was taken during the renovation of the White House.

View from the first floor landing to the basement during the removal of the Joliet stone steps from the main stairway of the White House.

South Portico of the White House looking southwest. Wooden forms have been placed around the base of the columns and below the windows for protection against damage during the renovation work.

A design, dating from 1902, is revealed near base of the west wall of the Red Room. This photo was taken during the renovation of the White House.

View of the electrical panel and numerous conduits leading to it from sub-floor of the hall of the west stairs, second floor, taken during the renovation of the White House.

West view from Room 19 into bathroom B-18, taken during the renovation of the White House. The sinking of the floor has caused the large stud to pull away from the crossbeam above.

Southwest view from Bathroom B-14, taken during the renovation of the White House. The brick wall, one of the main support columns of the White House, was weakened by cutting into the bricks for installation of a water pipe many years ago.

Constructing a fence to separate the Executive Office from the renovation area of the White House.

Excavation along outside wall on the south side of the White House from west corner to the South Portico. This is the first excavation made for underpinning the White House.

View of the northeast corner of the Lobby. The Joliet stone floor is being removed, during the renovation of the White House.