The White House, Washington

Book title: A History of New York

Irving, Washington.
A History of New York. New edition. London, John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1821.
2 vols. In 1, 12mo, full green straight grain morocco, gilt back, gilt paneled sides, gilt edges by Riviere.
With a splendid fore edge painting by Miss C.B. Currie, depicting a view of the White House at Washington, With a signed autograph inscription by Miss C.B. Currie on a front fly-leaf in reference to this volume.
I. Miss C.B. Currie. II. Title.

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Fore-edge/fanned to the right
Houses
Government facilities

"The" White House or "A" White House

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 11:09.

Just curious as to why a portrait of the White House in DC would be on a history of New York? Is there any supporting documentation?

Also, allowing for artistic license, the White House isn't exactly on the banks of the Potomac. Could this be a different mansion? Perhaps where George Washington lived in New York when he was president?

Excellent website, by the way.