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- 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.
Jan 21, 2021 · Kamala Harris, 56, is now the eighth vice president to live in the six-bedroom, 9,150-square-foot mansion on the observatory’s grounds. The Queen Anne-style house was named the official ...
Apr 20, 2023 · Apr 20, 2023 Updated Dec 5, 2023. On Jan. 20, 2021, Kamala Harris became vice president of the United States — the first woman, the first person of South Asian descent, and the first African ...
Jul 22, 2021 · The entryway of the vice president's residence in 2016. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images "It wasn't necessarily about the decorating, it was about helping them feel comfortable ...
- Talia Lakritz
Jan 22, 2021 · Since Mondale’s tenure, the vice presidential mansion has housed George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Biden and Mike Pence. Constructed in 1893, Number One Observatory Circle boasts three floors, six bedrooms, a wraparound porch, sun room, and, according to rumors, an underground bunker.
- Caroline Bologna
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. The chief of naval operations (CNO) liked the house ...
Jan 21, 2021 · Here are some photos of the vice president’s residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory over the years, including a 2012 image of Biden’s dog, Champ, who has now made it to the White House.
