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Historic architectural drawing by James Hoban from 1792 showing the front elevation of the White House, with symmetrical windows and a central columned entrance.
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Close-up of a palette held by a man. Mixing paint, painting, color mixing.
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Hagia Sophia. Istanbul, Turkey. Constantinople. Church of the Holy Wisdom. Church of the Divine Wisdom. Mosque.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Dec 04, 2025
First paragraph modernization. Mar 13, 2024
Add new Web site: The White House Historical Association - Biography of James Hoban. Feb 23, 2012
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of James Hoban. Feb 20, 2012
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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