White House - 10 Amazing Facts - as part of the travel series by GeoBeats. 10 - George Washington, the 1st US President did not live in the White House. 9 - The White House receives about 20,000 mails/emails everyday. Only a small fraction are selected for the President. 8 - The White House complex was built largely by slaves who often worked 7 days a week. 7 - There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 28 fireplaces and 3 elevators in the White House. 6 - The White House includes a tennis court