U.S. Department of the Treasury history

The Treasury Building, to the southeast of the White House, was burned by arsonists in 1833 with only the fireproof wing left standing.

Built in 1864, the wall lining was composed of metal balls sandwiched between three steel plates that were intended to prevent a burglar from penetrating the vault.

The final stop on the third floor is the Andrew Johnson Suite, location of the restored office used by President Johnson as his temporary White House immediately following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865.

On the right stands the old State Department building, which was razed in 1866 to make room for the north wing of Main Treasury. (Treasury Collection)

The Inaugural Reception of President Ulysses S. Grant took place in the Treasury Cash Room on March 4, 1869.

The 336-foot long colonnade was rebuilt with granite in 1908.

In 1915 the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to become the United States Coast Guard.

The interior of the Cash Room where government checks could be cashed as recently as 1976.

Unfortunately, it was severely damaged in the fire that occurred on June 26, 1996, but the restoration to repair water damage caused by the fire is now complete.

The law enforcement functions formerly carried out by the department were transferred to other departments in 2003.

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), legislation passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by Pres.

May 17, 2021 Treasury and IRS Announce Families of 88% of Children in the United States to Automatically Receive Monthly Payment of Refundable Child Tax Credit