Few buildings in the United States have the history and reverence of The White House, designed by James Hoban. On July 16, 1792, President George Washington chose James Hoban for this design from six competing designs by renowned architects. This six-story sandstone structure was intended to command respect from citizens and foreign visitors. Construction took place from 1792 to 1800 and was rebuilt by Hoban after the fire of 1814. The assembled White House model is 8.5 inches wide and stands on a base with a nameplate and includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history.