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The old Reynolds' family farm house served as the Camp's first Headquarters and Hospital. In 1929, Council decreed that the building be known as the White House.
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The White House, the original home of the Reynolds family prior to Camp Horseshoe's purchase by Chester County Council, is now used primarily for training, leader socials during summer camp and auxilliary staff housing. 2008 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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1990's Horseshoe White House Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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In 1997, the White House Awning went under re-construction because of roof damage and rot. 1997 - Contributed by Jim Battenfelder [Contribute Info]
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Approaching the White House from the Dining Hall. 2008 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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The White House Spring House (aka, Bug House). 1996 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The Bug House located in the side yard of the White House was once the Nature Lodge. 2008 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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The old spring house (aka Bug House) behind the White House was an early Nature Lodge at Camp Horseshoe. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The old Reynold's farm house (aka. the White House). Early camp use was for HQ and the first check-in point for campers. In 2006, White House re-dedicated to the memory of Ellwood "Ossie" Spellman. 1945 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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White House HQ check-in for arriving Scouts as parents wait outside Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Al Weeks, Program Director, works with campers on the Headquarters / White House back porch. 1944 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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In addition to being the Camp Headquarters, the White House served as the Camp Hospital until the Morrison Health Lodge was built in the early 1940's. 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Naval Corpsmen Orzano and Veach tend to an injured new in the Camp Hospital. The White House served as Headquarters and Health Lodge until the current Headquarters and Morrison Health Lodge were built in the 1940s. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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When Camp first opened, the White House served as Headquarters and Health Lodge. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The White House and surrounding grounds during the inaugural year of Camp. Note the treeless hillside in front of the White House toward the present day Headquarters. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The White House was converted into Winter Camp Staffing quarters for the 2008 - 2009 season as the OA Lodge was under construction. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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The common living area of the White House. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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The White House kitchen, lacking in food for the winter. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Another bunk bed area for winter camp staffing. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Memorabilia
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This postcard, issued in 1995, was rendered by J.B. Rettew III and depicts the White House. 1995 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Winter Camping patch issued for the 1998 - 1999 winter camping season. 1998 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Camp Horseshoe Staff & Leader stein for 1989 which depicts the White House building. 1989 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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The Cat's Meow pieces are being used to fund the Lodge Building Renovations, and several are planned to be released each year. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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