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Jan 21, 2021 · Real Estate. Where does the vice president live? See the VP’s version of the White House. By. Sarah Paynter. Updated Jan. 21, 2021, 9:12 a.m. ET. The past eight vice presidents have lived...
- Number One Observatory Circle. When Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff move into Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, D.C., they will be the eighth vice-presidential family in American history to do so.
- The Grounds. Built in 1893, the home is located on 12 of the 72 acres of land that comprise the U.S. Naval Observatory, a government agency where scientists work on providing astronomy-related insights for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense.
- The Architect. The 33-room Victorian-style property was built by Washington resident and architect Leon E. Dessez, who had a hand in creating plans for the Washington Monument before he passed away in 1918.
- The Design. According to author Charles Denyer, who has written one of the most detailed books on the property, titled Number One Observatory Circle, the three-story house cost approximately $20,000 to build.
Number One Observatory Circle, often referred to as the Naval Observatory, is the official residence of the vice president of the United States. Located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., the house was built in 1893 for the observatory superintendent.
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Jul 22, 2021 · David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images. The Bushes upholstered dining chairs with red fabric. Advertisement. In the living room, the Bushes added a patterned rug, floral chairs, and green drapes....
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Jan 22, 2021 · Leisure. Real Estate. A Look at All of Kamala Harris's Homes. One Observatory Circle, the official residence of the vice president, will be the latest addition to her real estate portfolio. By...
- Leena Kim
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Feb 22, 2023 · New York interior designer Sheila Bridges has designed the official vice president’s residence for Kamala D. Harris and Doug Emhoff, a year-long project finished at the end of 2022. The...
Feb 22, 2021 · Updated. Feb 22, 2021, 1:46 PM PST. Getty. Before joining Joe Biden on his 2020 ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris spent 16 years working in California and national politics. She was first a...