This photograph of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley's bedroom was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston circa 1897 to 1901. The bedroom, possibly the Prince of Wales Bedroom, was located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. The Prince of Wales Bedroom now serves as the President's Dining Room. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The original photograph can be found at the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This circa 1889 black and white photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston depicts the Entrance Hall of the White House, including a glass screen created by Louis Comfort Tiffany. In 1882, Tiffany created this glass screen to separate the Entrance Hall from the Cross Hall. The glass screen featured topaz, ruby, and amethyst jewels set into the glass alongside four eagles and a shield with the initials "US." The glass screen was removed during the Theodore Roosevelt renovation, and portions of it were auctioned off in 1903. No known surviving example of the glass exists after the glass was destroyed in a fire in 1923. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The original photograph can be found at the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This 1881 black and white photograph of the Green Room by Frances Benjamin Johnston was likely captured after it was redecorated by W.B. Moses and Co. for First Lady Lucretia Garfield. The redecorating was completed after the death of President James A. Garfield. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the White House This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The original photograph can be found at the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a Second Floor bedroom in the White House was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston circa 1893. The caption on the photograph states the bedroom was located in the southwest corner of the Executive Mansion. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The original photograph can be found at the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston is of the Treaty Room circa 1889. The Treaty Room is located on the Second Floor of the White House and is used as the president’s private study where the commander-in-chief can analyze reports, hold private meetings, edit speeches, and host family gatherings. It is one of the most historic rooms in the house, bearing witness to the signing of the peace protocol between Spain and United States in 1898, the Limited Nuclear Test Ban between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1963, and is possibly where President James Monroe composed the Monroe Doctrine. It has also served as the Cabinet Room for various administrations including for presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, and William McKinley. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The original photograph is likely at the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph shows President Benjamin Harrison's grandchildren having a tea party in the Second Floor nursery in the White House while their mothers look on. Left to right: Mary Scott Harrison McKee, Mary Lodge McKee, Marthena Harrison, Mary Saunders Harrison, and Benjamin Harrison McKee. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The photograph originates from the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley's bedroom was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston circa 1897 to 1901. The bedroom, possibly the Prince of Wales Bedroom, was located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. The Prince of Wales Bedroom now serves as the President's Dining Room. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. The original photograph can be found at the Library of Congress. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This portrait photograph of Alice Roosevelt Longworth in her wedding ensemble was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Lee Roosevelt, married Nicholas Longworth in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on February 17, 1906. Longworth, a member of the House of Representatives from Ohio, would eventually serve as Speaker of the House during his career. Alice Roosevelt Longworth's wedding dress featured rare old point lace that trimmed the neckline and elbow-length sleeves of her gown. The lace had been used on her mother when she married Theodore Roosevelt in 1880. The use of the lace was a nod toward her mother, who died two days after Alice was born.

This black-and-white photograph of White House messenger Edgar R. Beckley on the North Drive of the White House was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Beckley served as White House Messenger for nearly 40 years, from the Ulysses S. Grant to the Theodore Roosevelt administrations. In his role, Beckley travelled across Washington, D.C. on horseback to deliver important messages from the president. In 1908, Beckley was transferred to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where he worked until his retirement in 1920.

This black-and-white, photographic portrait of longtime White House staff member Col. William H. Crook was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston around 1890. Col. Crook served at the White House from 1864-1915. He started as bodyguard and doorman, later advancing to the roles of executive clerk and disbursing officer of the White House. Col. Crook documented his experiences in his memoir, "Through Five Administrations," originally published in 1910.

This photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, depicts a cook in the White House Kitchen in 1893. Although she is unidentified, White House cooks during Benjamin Harrison's presidency include Dolly Johnson, Mary Robinson, and Lucy Branch.  In 1889, Johnson came to Washington, D.C. from Louisville, Kentucky, to serve as chief cook for President Harrison. Her immediate predecessor, Madame Madeleine Pelouard of France, was known for her haute cuisine, but several newspapers of the time deemed Johnson’s cooking more suitable for the president’s “plain American taste.” She also worked in this role during President Grover Cleveland's second term as president.

This photograph of the White House Conservatory was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1890. The White House Conservatories were expansive in the late nineteenth century, maintaining plants of all kinds that bloomed year-round. Though beloved by many presidents, the conservatories were demolished in 1902 as a part of Theodore Roosevelt's major renovation of the White House.

This photograph of the White House Stables was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1890. This image shows the stables immediately before they were expanded for President Benjamin Harrison in 1891. This High Victorian mansard-roofed structure is the last of the White House Stables before they were demolished in 1911. This stable was built during the Ulysses S. Grant administration in 1871.

This photograph of the North Lawn was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in the summer of 1890. It features the seasonal flowers during the Benjamin Harrison administration. It was taken from an upstairs bedroom window.

This image by Frances Benjamin Johnston shows the Corcoran House through to the ballroom. W. W. Corcoran was a philanthropist, banker, and patron of the arts who made his fortune in America. Corcoran hosted many parties for Washington's elite and displayed his vast art collection at this house. Corcoran lived in the northwest corner of Lafayette Square, near the White House, at H Street and Connecticut Avenue.

This photograph of the Corcoran House was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. It shows the H Street view of the Corcoran House in Washington, D.C. W. W. Corcoran was a philanthropist, banker, and patron of the arts who made his fortune in America. Corcoran hosted many parties for Washington's elite and displayed his vast art collection at this house, located in the northwest corner of Lafayette Square.

This portrait photograph is of White House staff member Jerry Smith holding his signature feather duster. Smith started working at the White House during the Ulysses S. Grant administration in the late 1860s, and served as butler, cook, doorman, and footman until his retirement some 35 years later. Shortly before dying at age 69 in 1904, Smith was visited at his home by President Theodore Roosevelt.

This portrait photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston shows President William McKinley seated at his desk in the Treaty Room. The Treaty Room, also historically called the Cabinet Room, is located in the Second Floor residence of the Executive Mansion. The desk McKinley is seated at was acquired during the Ulysses S. Grant administration and historically resides there in the room's contemporary use as the president's private study. Johnston was one of the earliest female photographers and photojournalists, and had her own studio in Washington, D.C.

This portrait of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Johnston was one of the earliest female photographers and photojournalists, and had her own studio in Washington, D.C.

This portrait photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston shows President William McKinley standing by his desk in the Treaty Room. The Treaty Room, also historically called the Cabinet Room, is located in the Second Floor residence of the Executive Mansion. The desk behind McKinley was acquired during the Ulysses S. Grant administration and historically resides there in the room's contemporary use as the president's private study. Johnston was one of the earliest female photographers and photojournalists, and had her own studio in Washington, D.C.

This photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston shows First Lady Caroline Harrison's dog, a collie mix named Dash. Johnston was one of the earliest female photojournalists and had a studio in Washington, D.C.

This photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston shows First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland with the wives and a sister of President Grover Cleveland's cabinet. Johnston was one of the earliest female photojournalists and had a studio in Washington, D.C. Seated left to right: Nannie H. Wilson, Olive Harmon, Mary Jane Carlisle, Mrs. Cleveland, Agnes Olney, Leila Herbert. Standing left to right: Emma Morton, Jane Francis, Juliet K. Lamont.

This portrait of First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Johnston was one of the earliest female photojournalists and had a studio in Washington, D.C.

This portrait of First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland was taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Johnston was one of the earliest female photojournalists and had a studio in Washington, D.C.

This hand-colored photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston shows the East Garden as it appeared in 1921. The East Garden is now called the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden.