Famous American Landmarks

The White House, more than 200 years old, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, this structure—also called the Executive Mansion—is a home and an office building. Readers will be fascinated to learn what’s behind the stunning façade through this valuable volume’s at-level, insightful text, fascinating fact boxes, and historical and modern photographs. This tour of the White House will shed much light on this landmark, an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy.