https://mallhistory.org/files/original/190dcf539ef044e11e28b5ddefd04580.jpg 3e8421ea82e3c431db415ca55004cf6d Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 800 Height 502 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Place Important spaces on the mall (See the "Places" writeboard in basecamp.) Physical Description Text describing the appearance of the place and its situation on the Mall. The size of several city blocks Type The nature or genre of the resource Government Offices Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource White House Description An account of the resource The White House is the official residence and office of the President of the United States. In 1792, the cornerstone was laid, and construction began with free and enslaved laborers doing much of the work. The building was designed in a Neo-Classical style with a sandstone exterior that was whitewashed, which is how it became known as "The White House." In 1800, when second President John Adams moved in as the first resident, the White House was unfinished. <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/157">In 1814, the British burned the building</a> during the War of 1812. <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/437">The building has grown and changed several times throughout its history.</a> Today, the White House contains 132 rooms. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Hoban Benjamin Henry Latrobe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1800 (Completed) 1814 (Damaged by fire) 1901 (Enlarged) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1800-1829 presidents work & play