Number One Observatory Circle
The Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the vice president of the United States and the second family. It is located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. and it has been the residence of every U.S. vice president since Nelson Rockefeller in 1974.[1]
| Number One Observatory Circle | |
|---|---|
 Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C. the official residence of the vice president of the United States | |
| Alternative names | The Vice President's Residence (VPR) |
| General information | |
| Address | 1 Observatory Circle NW, United States Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Coordinates | 38°55′23″N 77°03′56″W |
| Current tenants | Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States and the Second Family |
| Opened | 1974 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Leon E. Dessez |
| Website | |
| official website | |
Layout and amenities
The house is 9,000 square feet, The first floor has a dining room, garden room, living room, lounges, pantry kitchen, reception hall, sitting room, and veranda. The second floor contains the main bedroom suite, an additional bedroom, a den, and a study. The attic has four bedrooms. The main kitchen is located in the basement.
References
- "Vice-President's Residence". The White House Museum. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
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