All proceeds from the sale of the association’s books are used to fund artwork and furnishings for the permanent White House collection, preservation efforts, and further the association’s educational mission. Martha Ellicott Tyson, George Ellicott’s daughter.
Therefore, much of what we know about him today comes from records left behind by others. Days later, during his funeral, his house caught fire, destroying most of his writings and possessions. With the publication of the anthology, the White House Historical Association celebrates its 60th anniversary. On October 9, 1806, Banneker died at his farm in Oella.
Ultimately, Hoban’s legacy as the architect of the White House is secure, but it took many hands-free and enslaved, skilled and unskilled-to bring his vision to life.” “Unfortunately, he was not unique in his slaveholder status in Washington during this early period of our country’s history. “This book explores Hoban’s life and work through many lenses, and his status as a slave owner is another way through which we can learn about him,” says McLaurin. While Hoban is credited with the project, enslaved people played a role in the construction of the iconic structure, with all carpentry, stonemasonry, and brickwork under Hoban’s supervision. The anthology also addresses head-on the fact that Hoban was a slave owner. A stamp honoring architect James Hoban was issued in 1981.
