This photograph of the North Portico was taken by Bates Littlehales in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The portico is framed by trees on the North Lawn of the White House Grounds.

This photograph of the walkway up the North Drive to the North Portico was taken by Bates Littlehales in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This photograph by Bruce White shows the basement entrance on the north side of the White House with surviving marks from the burning of the White House in 1814. Situated beneath the raised platform that supports the main entrance, this basement doorway includes Collen Williamson's original flanking rustication around the door and keystone. This design feature was widely popular in the 18th Century.