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Where is the White House?

Quick Answer

The White House stands at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., and has been home to every US president since John Adams in 1800.

The Full Story

George Washington chose the site, and construction began in 1792 to a design by Irish-born architect James Hoban. John and Abigail Adams moved in in November 1800 before it was even finished. British troops set it on fire in August 1814 during the War of 1812, and it had to be rebuilt. The building has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and six levels, and around 570 gallons of paint are needed to cover its outside. The name White House was made official by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1901.

Key Facts

1.The Oval Office is in the West Wing, which was added in 1902.

2.The White House has its own bowling alley, cinema and tennis court.

3.Its sandstone walls were first whitewashed in 1798 to protect them from freezing.

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