12 things you never knew about the white house, but you should! (+Pics)

8. James Hoban Won The White House Construction Contest

James Hoban will always be known as the guy who built the White House. When the country was trying to figure out who would build the president’s home, the government held a competition to find the best architect. Looks like the concept of competing for stardom is not a new concept in America. The judges liked James Hoban’s design the best, and he won the contest to use his architectural vision to construct the President’s House. Hoban was originally from Ireland, and it is believed that the Charleston County Courthouse in North Carolina, which he also planned, served as the model for the main facade of the White House.