Do Not Paint Granite! The Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB), a National Historic Landmark located next to the White House in Washington D. C.
, has been at the center of a heated debate in recent months. President Trump's proposal to paint its granite facade has sparked controversy among preservationists, architects, and even some of his own appointees.
The EEOB was built between 1871 and 1888 and is a masterpiece of post Civil War American architecture. Its grand facade, crafted from polished gray granite, reflects the optimism and architectural flair of the era.