Architectural Designs

When did the oval office in the White house become the President's office Was that always the plan?

When the White house was first designed was the oval office always going to be for the President? Are there other oval shaped rooms above or below it in the building?

Public Comments

1. The first oval office was built in 1909. It has always been the President's formal work space. The current oval office was built in 1934. http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/oval-office.html