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James Hoban (1755 – December 8, 1831) was an Irish-American architect, best known for designing the White House.
James Hoban was a U.S. architect who was the designer and builder of the White House in Washington, D.C. Hoban was trained in the Irish and English Georgian style and worked in this design tradition throughout his architectural career.
Hoban came to America with high ambitions, and designed and erected many buildings; but what keeps his name alive today arises from one special commission - he was the architect of the White House. Much about Hoban's life and personality remains a mystery.
Mar 11, 2021 · James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House ($49.95), published by the nonprofit White House Historical Association, studies the man and his craft by spotlighting his largest...
The story of James Hoban: The Irishman who built the White House. Back in 2014, when Joe Biden was the US Vice President, he stood in the White House’s East Room with cameras recording his every move. Positioned in front of American flags and Irish tricolours, he spoke:
Mar 18, 2021 · James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with George Washington on the design and construction of one of the most iconic buildings in the world.
Mar 11, 2015 · The official home for the U.S. president was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban in the 1790s. Rebuilt after a British attack in 1814, the “President’s House” evolved with the ...
Mar 4, 2021 · Three-and-a-half years later, James Hoban died on December 8, 1831, but his will and testament provide more insight to his views on slavery.
May 10, 2021 · The White House is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world, yet few know the name or story of the man responsible for its design and construction: James Hoban.
Jan 24, 2022 · How the son of an Irish tenant farmer rose from journeyman carpenter to become the architect of the world’s most famous house. James Hoban, born in 1758, was the son of an impoverished tenant farmer on the estate of Otway Cuffe, the Earl of Desart near Callan, Kilkenny.
