In 2016, before he took office the first time, Trump offered to spend $100 million for a new White House ballroom. He never ...

The White House was burned by the British during the War of 1812, and it was rebuilt by the original architect, James Hoban. Over the years, new pieces were added to the White House. It was also ...

In 1791, George Washington selected the site where the White House would be built. A design by Irish-born architect James Hoban was selected, and the cornerstone for the forthcoming President’s ...

President Donald Trump thinks the White House could use a “bigger room” and revealed he wants to add a ballroom like the one he has in his […] ...

It was designed by James Hoban and George Washington to be a "Public Audience Room” according to the White House Historical Association. It’s where dances, receptions, concerts and press ...