The building known as the west wing was designed by mckim mead and white of new york.
Theodore roosevelt white house renovation to second floor.
Of course the historic original house prevailed.
Plans had been in the works for years to build a new white house or expand the original including some quite grand designs.
The roosevelt renovation was planned and carried out by the famous new york architectural firm mckim mead and white.
The first major renovation of the white house began in 1902 while theodore roosevelt was president.
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.
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 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.
In 1902 president theodore roosevelt engaged architect charles f.
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.