In honor of Fridays, here are some fun Home trivia facts:
The construction of the White House started in 1792 and was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800. The total cost was $232,372. link
The largest home in the U.S. is the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina. Completed in 1895, the George Vanderbilt estate took 6 years to build, and has 4 acres, 250 rooms, 43 bathrooms, 34 bedrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The Biltmore was modeled on sixteenth-century French chateux, and is on 125,000 acres. link
Contrary to popular belief, the original color palettes for Victorian homes were drab and dull, to blend in with their surroundings and their organic materials. link
The most reportedly haunted house in America is the Whaley House in San Diego, California. Built in 1857, the Whaley house was also not only the Whaley family residence, but also San Diego's first commercial theater and the county courthouse. Many people have visited the Whaley house convinced beyond all doubt of supernatural events. link
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