The Construction
What President laid the keystone of the original Whitehouse?
George Washington
Who was the first president to move into the White house?
John Adams
How many rooms are in the White house?
132 rooms
Who gave the White house its current name?
President Theodore Roosevelt
What year was the keystone laid?
1702
When was the White house burnt down?
During the war of 1812
How many levels are in the White house?
There are 6 levels
What other names has the White house been called?
The President's Palace, the President's House, and the President's Mansion
Who designed the Whitehouse?
Irish architect James Hoban
Which President renovated the White house in 1902?
President Theodore Roosevelt
How many doors are in the White house?
412 doors
How many dinners is the White house able to serve?
Over 140 guests and hors d’oeuvres to more than 1,000
When was the Whitehouse rebuilt?
1817
How many presidents have lived in the White house?
Every President since John Adams
How many gallons of paint does it take to cover the exterior?
570 gallons
Who reconstructed the White House in 1952?
Lorenzo Winslow