The White House is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. In honour of the anniversary of the commencement of its construction, here are 7 awesome facts about building the residency of the President of the United States:
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First Cornerstone
224 years ago (October 13, 1792)- the first cornerstone is laid by George Washington for the construction of the White House
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Bids
9 bids were submitted for the project to construct the White House. James Hoban’s proposal was the winner.
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Time Elapsed
It took 8 years to complete the construction of the White House, for a grand total cost of $232,272.00.
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Bathrooms
The first two water closets were added to the White House by Thomas Jefferson.
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Rebuild
After the fire of 1814, the original architect, James Hoban, was hired to rebuild the home.
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Oval Office
The Oval Office was including in the expansion of the executive wing in 1909, designed by architect Nathan Wyeth.
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Concrete Foundation
A new concrete foundation was poured in 1945.
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