WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Construction is underway at the White House as President Donald Trump looks to add a ballroom to the historic landmark. But among the rubble of the East Wing, some are wondering what’s been lost.

President Trump has ordered the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a massive, $300 million ballroom - something he says previous administrations have been longing for as a way to host larger events.

The now-destroyed East Wing was first built in 1902 and was home to formal events, the offices of the First Lady, and the public entrance to the White House. In order to clear ground for the ballroom to be built, the entire structure had to be leveled - something accomplished in only a few days.

White House Historical Association President Stewart

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