Trivia Tuesday – Election Edition

Posted on 11/05/2024

Sylmar Neighborhood Council's - Trivia Tuesday!
In honor of Election Day.

How many gallons of paint does it take to paint the White House?

A.) 430
B.) 1,008
C.) 570

The answer is C. It takes 570 gallons of paint to cover the exterior of the White House.

FUN FACTS

Name

The White House was originally called the President's House, but became known as the White House in 1901 because of its whitewashed walls.
Rooms

The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, 412 doors, and 147 windows.
Kitchen

The White House kitchen can prepare a full dinner for 140 guests or hors d'oeuvres for over 1,000.

- Pools
  
  The White House has an indoor pool installed for Franklin D. Roosevelt and an outdoor pool installed by Gerald R. Ford.

- Other amenities
  
  The White House has a tennis court, bowling alley, movie theater, game room, jogging track, and putting green.

- Paint
  
  The White House exterior is repainted every four to six years using 570 gallons of paint.

- Cornerstone
  
  The White House's cornerstone has been missing since it was installed in 1792.

- Designer
  
  The White House was designed by James Hoban, an Irish-American architect who based the design on Leinster House, which is now home to the Irish Parliament.