A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814
Print shows a view from northeast of the fire-damaged White House, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn only public buildings. On August 25, a tornado blew through the city, bringing torrential rains that quelled both fires and British desire to pursue further action in Washington.
Strickland, William, 1787-1854, engraver
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division