The White House construction began in Octomber 1792. The White House has a unique history. It survived a fire at the hands of the British in 1814.
There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and 6 levels. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces 8 staircases and 3 elevators. President Theodore Roosevelt offcially gave the White House its current name in 1901. The White House has 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside. It has a variety of facilities avabile to its residents inclouding a tennis court a jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater, and bowling lane.
