During World War II, Blair House was purchased by the federal government and officially became the President’s guest house for heads of state visiting the White House. The house underwent a major renovation in the 1980’s and remains a lavish home for monarchs, presidents and prime ministers in Washington.
Why is it called Blair House?
Ever since it was built in 1824, Blair House has played a prominent role in Washington politics. Designed by an unknown architect for Joseph Lovell, the US Army’s first surgeon general, the house takes its name from its second owner, Francis Preston Blair, who bought it in 1837.
What is the history of House Blair?
Built in 1824 for the US Army’s first Surgeon General, the home at 1651 Pennsylvania Ave. NW was one of the first to be built near the White House. In 1836 it was bought by prominent newspaper publisher Francis Preston Blair, a confidante of Presidents such as Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms are there in the White House?
There are 132 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms and 6 levels in the residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 chimneys, 8 staircases and 3 elevators.
How big is the Presidential Residence in the White House?
It sits on 18 acres of land. It has 132 rooms including 16 family and guest rooms, 3 kitchens and 35 bathrooms. The usable area is around 55,000 square meters.