THE EXECUTIVE MANSION was commenced in 1792 and was first occupied in
1800 by John Adams. The architect, Hoban, took his design from the house of
the Duke of Leinster in Dublin, and its cost up to date, inclusive of alterations,
additions, etc., exceeds, $1,500,000. In spite of its size, 170 x 86 feet, it con-
tains only seven sleeping rooms, the rest being devoted to State and business