White House commissioned book about Eisenhower Executive Office Building aims to elucidate public on building’s rich history

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President Harry Truman called it a “monstrosity.”  Mark Twain called it the “ugliest building in America.”  A building of many names, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), previously called the State, War and Navy Office Building and the … Continue reading →

Book Weaves Together Architecture and History

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Many have noticed the beautiful building across the street from the White House in Washington, D.C., but few have stopped to admire the history and artistry that embody the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Tom Grooms sought to change that. He … Continue reading →

A Legacy in Stone

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By Bailey Edelstein Compared to countries in Europe or Asia that are centuries old, the United States is 236 years young. While we don’t have the Pyramids at Giza, the Parthenon or the Coliseum, we do have a national treasure … Continue reading →