Theodore Roosevelt White House Renovation To Second Floor

Mckim of mckim mead and white for a major renovation.

Theodore roosevelt white house renovation to second floor.

Theodore roosevelt s remodeling of the white house in 1902 transformed it from a crazy quilt of alterations over time into a cohesive statement of modern times. In 1902 president theodore roosevelt engaged architect charles f. Roosevelt decided to move his office from the residence s second floor to the new executive office building. In 1902 president theodore roosevelt began a major renovation of the white house including the relocation of the president s offices from the second floor of the residence to the newly constructed temporary executive office building now known as the west wing.

In 1902 president theodore roosevelt began a major renovation of the white house including the relocation of the president s offices from the second floor of the residence to the newly. Plans had been in the works for years to build a new white house or expand the original including some quite grand designs. Goodbye to victoriana second floor plan of the white house after the 1902 remodeling in 1902 finding the white house somewhat decrepit and cramped theodore roosevelt embarked on an extensive remodeling of the residence. In addition to adding a temporary west wing and upgrading interior finishes the work included adding bathrooms removing the west stair expanding the second floor west sitting hall and expanding.

The building known as the west wing was designed by mckim mead and white of new york.