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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.
Apr 5, 2021 · Apr 5, 2021, 2:10 PM PDT. Every vice president since 1977 has lived at Number One Observatory Circle. Background: Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images. Inlay: Chip...
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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.
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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 ...
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Apr 2, 2021 · A photo of Number One Observatory Circle from 1895. In total, seven vice presidents have lived at 1 Observatory Circle: Walter Mondale, George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, Al Gore,...
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Jul 22, 2021 · Vice presidents live at Number One Observatory Circle on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory in Washington, DC. Different vice presidents have decorated the 9,150-square-foot home...
Jun 26, 2018 · The private residence at Number One Observatory Circle was built in 1893. It's just 2.5 miles from the White House, but feels worlds away.
