Episode 2 of 2
Arrival at the President's House
- When
- November 27, 1790 – March 10, 1797
- Where
- President's House, Market Street
George Washington began occupying the Philadelphia President's House on November 27, 1790, establishing the executive residence in the temporary capital.
The President's House was located on the south side of Market Street, one block north of Independence Hall. Washington occupied this mansion from November 27, 1790, until March 1797. This period coincided with Philadelphia's role as the temporary national capital while Washington, D.C. was under construction.
Sources
- President's House (Philadelphia) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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