Like those in any home, the rooms of Blair House have long served both formal and informal roles. They combine warmth, comfort, privacy and security; for more than 180 years these spaces have provided residents and visitors with agreeable surroundings for decisions large and small. Many rooms in the home have in fact become closely associated with historic events and historic personalities.
The furnishings, objects and artwork in these rooms are in many cases as significant as the rooms themselves. When the United States Government purchased Blair House in 1942, the acquisition included a significant portion of the furnishings and artwork used in the house. This original collection has been supplemented through private donations to and acquisitions by the private non-profit Blair House Restoration Fund. Donations are also received through the State Department’s Office of Fine Arts.
The navigation at left includes listings of specific rooms in Blair House as well as select objects and artwork from the collection—including furnishings, paintings, documents and more.
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