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WHITE HOUSE, Washington, D. C.
First public building erected in Washington; constructed of Virginia freestone; called "White House " because original building was
burned by British troops, leaving only the walls standing, and was painted white to obiterate marks of fire.
selected the site, laid the corner stone (Oct. 13, 1792), and lived to see the building compieted, walking throt 't only a few days before
his death. On the walls are hung magnificent paintings of the wives of the Presidents. Photographed tor 'iterature of Draughon's
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