This photograph of the private Family Kitchen on the Second Floor of the White House was taken in the mid-20th century, circa 1966-1987. Unlike the formal kitchen on the Ground Floor, where the White House Kitchen staff prepares elaborate meals for first families and their distinguished guests, the Family Kitchen offers a space for White House residents to prepare meals for themselves. The Family Kitchen gave President Jimmy Carter a private space to prepare his morning cup of coffee when he awoke at around 5:30AM, and gave President Gerald R. Ford a place to toast his favorite breakfast of English muffins. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This black-and-white photograph is a reprint of the Kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House as it appeared during the administration of Theodore Roosevelt. In 1902, Roosevelt oversaw a significant remodeling project for the White House, including a re-configuring of the White House kitchens. Roosevelt unified the numerous basement kitchens into one large main kitchen and one everyday kitchen. The new kitchens featured white tile, nickel plate, and gloss white painted wall and floor finishes that gleamed. The larger of the remodeled kitchens, pictured in this photograph, was used to prepare meals for State functions, and equipped with four gas ovens and two hotel-size gas ranges. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987, catering to five first families and their distinguished guests.

This color photograph by George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Society features banker marks of the stonemasons who constructed the original White House. These markers served as personal identifiers of particular stonework. Several are still visible in sandstone above the great fireplace of the old kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This color photograph features a banker mark of the stonemasons who constructed the original White House. These markers served as personal identifiers of particular stonework. Several are still visible in sandstone above the great fireplace of the old kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This circa 1901 black and white photograph depicts the White House kitchen as it appeared at the time of the 1902 Roosevelt renovation. The table at the left is for White House staff. Note the surface-mounted electrical wiring installed along the ceiling.

This color photograph by George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Society features a banker mark of the stonemasons who constructed the original White House. These markers served as personal identifiers of particular stonework. Several are still visible in sandstone above the great fireplace of the old kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This color photograph by Erik Kvalsvik depicts the banker marks of the stonemasons who constructed the original White House. These markers served as personal identifiers of particular stonework. These marks are still visible in sandstone above the great fireplace of the old kitchen on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This wood engraving depicts the White House kitchen as it appeared during the administration of President Benjamin Harrison. The image was published in the April 6, 1889 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper after work previously done by C. Bunnell. The left inset depicts the kitchen during the administration of President Andrew Jackson. The right inset shows Hugo Ziemann, a White House chef during the administration of President Chester A. Arthur.

This 1948 black and white photograph by Abbie Rowe depicts the main kitchen of the White House before the Truman renovation. Note the worn appearance of many of the appliances dating from the 1935 remodeling.

This 1952 black and white photograph by Abbie Rowe depicts the installation of appliances and fixtures in the White House kitchen during the Truman renovation.

This circa 1990-1992 black and white photograph by Jack E. Boucher depicts the doors to the spiral staircase and staff elevator next to the dumbwaiters in the pantry area. The placement, which facilitates efficient movement between the kitchen and State Floor dining rooms, was installed during the Truman renovation.

This 1935 black and white photograph depicts a food warming and delivery cart used by White House kitchen staff during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Designed to transport meals from the kitchen to the West Wing, two drawers were for hot food and one was for cold food, helping to ensure that food arrived at its appropriate temperature.

This 1971 color photograph depicts the north end of the service pantry on the Ground Floor of the White House before its remodeling in August 1971 during the administration of President Richard M. Nixon.

This 1935 black and white photograph depicts the service pantry of the White House kitchen. Originally the old kitchen, the space was reconfigured in 1935 and included new built-in refrigerators and dumbwaiters. An ice cream storage box is in the left foreground of the photograph.

This 1971 color photograph depicts the southeast section of the White House kitchen after its remodeling during the administration of President Richard M. Nixon. Along with replacing outdated equipment, food preparation areas were rearranged to better utilize space.

This March 21, 1952 black and white photograph by Abbie Rowe depicts White House staff preparing the White House kitchen for the return of President Harry S. Truman to the White House on March 27, 1952 after extensive renovations from 1948 to 1952.

This 1948 black and white photograph by Abbe Rowe shortly before the Truman renovation depicts dumbwaiters installed in 1935 during the remodeling of the White House kitchen.

This 1952 black and white photograph depicts the new White House kitchen being installed during the Truman renovation. Ovens and ranges that had previously been placed along the East Wall were installed along the South Wall.

This black and white photograph depicts the White House kitchen as it appeared in 1935 during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Recently renovated, the kitchen featured up-to-date appliances that included stainless ranges, ovens, and food warmers.

This 1935 black and white photograph depicts construction on the main kitchen's southwest corner during the 1935 remodeling of the main kitchen of the White House, located on the Ground Floor. Note the 1902 staircase and pantry through the doorway as well as brickwork from the original arching system of the White House.

This black and white photograph depicts the store pantry of the White House kitchen as it appeared during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. Originally the location of the first White House kitchen and later a furnace room in 1902, stainless steel food cabinets and fish box fill the pantry space. The doorway in the center of the photograph leads to the main kitchen.

This 1971 color photograph depicts the north end of the White House kitchen. In 1971 a partial wall was installed to limit foot traffic through the area of food preparation.

This 2010 digital image by Bruce White depicts the White House kitchen during the administration of President Barack Obama.

This image depicts the White House kitchen, located on the Ground Floor of the White House, after its remodeling during the 1902 Roosevelt renovation in addition to further remodeling during the administration of President William Howard Taft.