Surprising facts about the vice president’s official residence, where Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff live

• The vice president’s official residence is on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.
• Different vice presidents have added amenities such as a pool, a jogging track, and a garden.
• The residence may be haunted — Walter Mondale’s daughter once said she saw a ghost in her bedroom.

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoffm moved into the vice president’s official residence at Number One Observatory Circle in 2021. Now, they have their sights set on the White House.

The historic home features personal touches added by past vice presidents — and even a few ghost stories. Here are 16 surprising facts about the vice president’s residence.