Wild Walley’s Blog

 The White House - 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington DC - Tel. 202.619.7255

 A legend emerged that during the rebuilding of the structure white paint was applied to mask the burn damage it had suffered, giving the building its namesake hue; this is unfounded as the building had been painted white since its construction in 1798. The name “Executive Mansion” was used in official contexts until President Theodore Roosevelt established the formal name by having the de facto name “White House–Washington” engraved on the stationery in 1901

(cool facts from Wikipedia, it has to be true)

Someday my kids will thank me for taking them out in 100 degree weather (can you tell Skylar is done, heat got him)

As a historical symbol in Washington D.C., the White House, or the President’s Palace, is very important to the nation.  It has been the official residence of ever U.S. President, with the exception of George Washington.  It has been standing for two hundred years and began as a part of government when President George Washington signed an Act of Congress in December 1790.  During the war of 1812, British troops set the White House on fire on August 4, 1814.  This destroyed most of the interior, which was restored to fit the original looks.  The West Wing also caught fire in 1929 when Herbert Hoover was President.   

       “America’s Front Lawn”

The White House is also made up of different floors.  Private apartments of the presidents occupy the second floor, guest floors on the third, and the other rooms on the ground floor.  These consist of cloakrooms, a china room, the kitchen, and the library. 

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