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Table Of Content A Proclamation on National Park Week, 2024 State floor President Gerald R. Ford called the White House "the best public housing I've ever seen." Westpark West Sitting Hall In 1800, President John Adams and first lady Abigail Adams moved into the still unfinished building on November 1. While it was much smaller than L’Enfant’s proposal, the completed building was still the largest home in the country and would retain that title until after the Civil War. According to the White House Historical Association, the cost of construction was $232,372. Jefferson announced the competition—which offered a prize of $500 (or a medal of equal value)—and even reportedly submitted a design himself under the initials “A.Z”. In July of 1792, Irish-born architect James Hoban’s submission was selected by Washington, and he was hired to build the White House. A Proclamation on National Park Week, 2024 WATCH: White House holds news briefing after Biden speaks to Netan...