FIRST FAMILY PREPARES FOR TWO MONTH ABSENCE FROM WHITE HOUSE
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On June 21, 1925, The Sunday Star reports that President Calvin Coolidge and the First Lady "are busy preparing for their departure Tuesday for Swampscott, Mass., where they will spend the next two months."
The presidential yacht, Mayflower, sailed yesterday carrying two cooks, domestic servants and the Coolidge dogs, Paul Pry and Rob Roy.
In the meantime, the President had a busy day, but "the evening found his desk clear and him ready to leave."
During the First Family's absence, the Executive Mansion will undergo major renovations at a cost of up to $50,000 to the taxpayers. So much for Mr. Coolidge's frugality, but after all, its not his money.
JFK+50 NOTE
The "significant" renovations of The White House were 1817, 1902, & 1948-1952. The floor marker in the Entrance Hall displays the years 1817, 1792-1902, & 1952. It was installed after the major renovations while Harry Truman was POTUS. In 1927, a 3rd floor was added under a rebuilt roof.
SOURCE
"President's Desk Clear as He Makes Preparations to Leave White House," The Sunday Star, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
