No Electricity in the White House for Almost 100 Years
It was not until the year 1891 before electricity was installed in the White House. Before this time, it was entirely illuminated by gas lights. When electricity was introduced, people were scared to use it, for fear of electrocution.
Benjamin Harrison became the first ever President to make use of electricity in the White House. However, due to fear of getting electrocuted, he refused to operate the light switches.