Blair House
Blair House a residence operated by the US Government, describes itself as "The President's Guest House".[1][2] The White House was effectively rebuilt during the early years of Harry Truman's Presidency, and during that time he lived in Blair House, which is a short walk from The White House.
The original Blair House was built in 1824.[1][2] It was purchased to serve as a guest house for the President in 1942. Its guests have included Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, Vladimir Putin, Nikita Kruschev and Charles de Gaulle.
As of 2026[update] the Blair House complex incorporates four connected townhouses, totalling 70,000 square feet (6,500 m2).[2]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "History of the Home". Blair House: The President's Guest House. 1948-04-03. Archived from the original on 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
"Blair House Division". United States Department of State. 2025-01-15. Archived from the original on 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
1651 Pennsylvania Avenue may not be a well-known address, but the structure on that site is known throughout the world as Blair House, the President’s Guest House, managed by the Office of the Chief of Protocol. The Blair House of today consists of four interconnected townhouses, forming a 120-room complex totaling 70,000 square feet