Oval Office, Presidential study in West Wing, Washington, D.C., United States
The Oval Office features large south-facing windows, built-in bookcases along western walls, and a fireplace at its northern end point.
William Howard Taft established this presidential workspace in 1909 after selecting architect Nathan C. Wyeth through a design competition for West Wing expansion.
The room displays carefully selected American artworks, presidential portraits, and photographs that represent different periods of United States history.
Four doors connect the office to the Rose Garden, private dining area, West Wing corridor, and presidential secretary's workspace.
The design draws inspiration from the Blue Room's curved walls, which George Washington incorporated for formal receptions called levees in Philadelphia.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1909
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Part of: West Wing
GPS coordinates: 38.89740,-77.03740
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
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