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james hoban
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Why is white used for the White House?
It is called the white house because it is painted white.
What enhancements did they make to the White House?
Painted it white
What was painted white after the british blew it up?
The White House
Why did the white house get its name?
After the British burned the executive mansion it was painted white to cover the burn marks. To paint a house in the 1800's was very unusual because it was so expensive. No houses were painted and the "White House" stood out because it was painted white. People began to refer to the house as the white house when asked about it or talking about it. Thus, the name stuck.
When was the white house painted white?
1817 when it was fixed after the fire in 1812 when the British burned the house.
Who is the inventor of the White House?
The White House was not invented and has no inventor. The White house was designed and built. After it was burned during the War of 1812, it was painted white as part of its reconstruction.
Why are most of the houses in the desert painted white?
Most houses in the desert are painted white as white reflects the heat and does not allow for the walls to absorb it. On the other hand a black house would absorb all heat and the house would be a lot hotter then if it was painted white.
Why is the White House still white?
After the War of 1812 it was painted white to cover the burn marks when it was set on fire by the British. Since has been called the "White House" for over a hundred years they have kept it white when it was remodeled or painted as a matter of tradition.
Why is my house white?
The white house is white because in 1812 the British set fire to it and a section was burned. So, in 1815 it was painted white to cover the burn marks. Those burn marks are still there under the paint.
When the white house was first call the white house?
It was called the White House after the British burned it in the War of 1812, and the rebuilt it. They painted it white to cover the burn marks, and so people started calling it the white house.
Is the name White House racial?
Obviously not. The building is white and it is a house. It was burned by the British in the war of 1812, subsequently painted white, so has been the White House ever since.
When will the White House be painted black?
The White House will be painted black, when Alaska becomes a dark land with no snow. Approximately 19 years, 7 months and 23 days. Also, the White House is actually located in Alaska.
