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Washington, District of Columbia
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The White House features a one-lane bowling alley, originally built in 1947 for President Harry S. Truman and later moved to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
The White House has a secure underground bunker known as the Presidential Emergency Operations Center, used during emergencies to protect the President.
Originally, the White House was constructed with gray sandstone and was painted white in 1798 to protect it from water damage.
The White House contains 132 rooms, including 35 bathrooms, spread across six levels.
The White House Family Theater was converted from a cloakroom in 1942 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration.
The White House holds an extensive art collection, including works by artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Norman Rockwell, curated by the White House Historical Association.
The White House's official address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, a location chosen by George Washington and Pierre L'Enfant in 1791.
The White House grounds include the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden and the Rose Garden, both used for official ceremonies and receptions.
