James Hoban: The Irish Architect Who Built the White House | Faces Of History Podcast

Before presidents called it home, one immigrant’s hands gave America its most famous house. Tonight, Thee Duke Of New York brings you the forgotten story of James Hoban — the Irish stonemason who carved the White House from swamp and stone. A tale of ambition, revolution, fire, and rebirth — and how one man’s quiet legacy still shapes the heart of American power. Subscribe, share, and join Faces Of History as we reveal the stories carved behind the walls we think we know.What other forgotten builders or architects do you want to hear about next? Drop your ideas below!James Hoban White House, Irish architect White House, who built the White House, White House history, early American architecture, Washington DC founding, Faces Of History podcast#FacesOfHistory #JamesHoban #WhiteHouse #AmericanHistory #Architects #IrishHistory #USPresidents