Contributed by: Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
Organization: Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
Dated Posted: April 15, 2026
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On April 16, the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) will consider a proposal to paint bright white the historic granite exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), a National Historic Landmark and one of the most significant examples of French Second Empire architecture in the United States. CFA advises on the aesthetics and design of the capital – separate from historic preservation and environmental review.

Despite a pending federal lawsuit, the White House is advancing this plan, which threatens to permanently alter the building’s historic character and damage the stone itself.

Your voice matters—whether you are an expert or simply someone who values our shared history.

Please act before 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

More Information: https://sah.org/2026/04/14/help-protect-the-eisenhower-executive-office-building/