Color and b&w photos and illustrations accompany essays on the Executive Mansion's architecture, gardens, furnishings, and staff. Contributors including historians, curators, and architects cover topics such as the building's structure, the White House's art collection, and the evolution of the grounds, and incorporate information on various presidents and first families. Includes an essay on personal experiences and recollections of the household staff. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.