Tayloe House, Federal building in Lafayette Square, Washington DC, United States.
The Benjamin Ogle Tayloe House stands at 21 Madison Place NW with cream-colored brick walls and three stories facing the White House.
Built in 1828, the house became a temporary residence for Vice President Garret Hobart from 1897 to 1899, earning the nickname 'Cream White House'.
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage established their headquarters in this building during 1915, marking a period of political activism.
The structure now functions as part of the National Courts Building complex and maintains its original Federal-style architectural features.
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy intervened in 1960 to prevent the demolition of this building, leading to a new architectural plan for Lafayette Square.
GPS coordinates: 37.27249,-76.69875
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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