Lost Features of the White House

The White House is over 200 years old and has served as the home and office of more than forty presidents. Along with its residents, the White House and the surrounding grounds have changed over time for both practical and aesthetic reasons. Over the course of the building’s history, several features have been lost to time—from small, decorative elements to larger structures such as swimming pools and acres of land. Uncover and learn the history behind some of the internal and external lost features of the White House.