This is a design of a house by William Thornton. This design shows Thornton's affinity for the temple portico motif. The drawing was not a preliminary design for Tudor Place, which also has a temple portico. Tudor Place was the Georgetown home of Thomas and Martha Peter. Martha Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.

This sketch was made by Dr. William Thornton, the Architect of the Capitol, at the request of the Secretary of the Navy. Thornton drew the piece to illustrate how the grounds of the White House might be improved by planting Lombardy poplar trees. The face on the lower portion of the drawing may be a self-portrait of Thornton.

This drawing by William Thornton is an early design for Tudor Place. Thornton was known as the first architect of the Capitol when his design for the historic building was selected by President George Washington in 1793. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter. On the reverse side of this frame is a floor plan also credited to Thornton. Please see image 1112520 to view the reverse side.

This plan by William Thornton is an early design for the interior layout of Tudor Place. Thornton was known as the first architect of the Capitol when his design for the historic building was selected by President George Washington in 1793. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter. This plan is found on the reverse side of a framed plan of the elevation of the exterior of Tudor Place. Please see image 1112519 to view the front, framed side.