Public Entrance and South Front of White House, Washington D.C. - Vintage 1930s Postcard State_capitol Color: Hand color

Color: Hand color

Now located in the State Historical Museum

it perfectly fulfills its purposes

the famous chess player

On back: Bridal Veil Falls

Public Entrance and South Front of White House, Washington D.C. - Vintage 1930s Postcard State_capitol Color: Hand colorPublic Entrance and South Front of White House, Washington, D. C. The White House, the home of the President of the United States is a substantial classic structure of Virginia free stone 170x86 feet. George Washington selected the site and laid the cornerstone in 1792. The first President to occupy it was Jno. Adams in 1800. It was burned by the British in 1814 during President Madison's administration, who occupied Octagon House, 18th and N. Y.