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This half-plate daguerreotype by John Plumbe shows a south view of the White House. It was done during James K. Polk's presidency (1845-1849).
The south front of the White House, daguerreotype by John Plumbe Jr., probably in the late winter or early spring of 1846.
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast." For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here. For our educational resource about transportation and the White House, click here. This video was produced in partnership with UNTOLD. Untold is a project of
Featuring The Honorable Capricia Marshall, Ambassador Stuart Holliday, and Matthew Wendel