unit2,11netsearch, 2 Famous houses
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:46 pm1. How much does it cost for adults to go on a tour of Graceland?
Adult tickets for the VIP tour $69, Platinum tour $33, and the mansion tour is $28.
2. Who was the architect who designed the White House?
The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America, and has been for over 200 years. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the USA.
The White House was designed by the Irish-American architect James Hoban, who had won a architectural design competition in 1792.
The White House was originally built from 1792 to 1800; it was constructed by paid and slave laborers, including stonemasons brought in from Scotland. It was burned down by British soldiers during the War of 1812, but was rebuilt from 1815 to 1817.
3. What colour is the front door of 10 Downing Street?
The door is black, but it’s into a white frame.
Originally, the number 10 was three houses? Yes, it was.
Graceland is a huge complex with the Mansion across the street? Yes, it is.
It has been the residence of every U.S. President since ......... John Adams
Adult tickets for the VIP tour $69, Platinum tour $33, and the mansion tour is $28.
2. Who was the architect who designed the White House?
The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America, and has been for over 200 years. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the USA.
The White House was designed by the Irish-American architect James Hoban, who had won a architectural design competition in 1792.
The White House was originally built from 1792 to 1800; it was constructed by paid and slave laborers, including stonemasons brought in from Scotland. It was burned down by British soldiers during the War of 1812, but was rebuilt from 1815 to 1817.
3. What colour is the front door of 10 Downing Street?
The door is black, but it’s into a white frame.
Originally, the number 10 was three houses? Yes, it was.
Graceland is a huge complex with the Mansion across the street? Yes, it is.
It has been the residence of every U.S. President since ......... John Adams