Executive Mansion Starts Tearing Down of Eastern Section for New Ballroom
Construction activity has started on a section of the White House's eastern section as preparations advance for the construction of a proposed executive ballroom.
Workers started removing large sections of a protected entrance and windows in the eastern section earlier this week, with the construction being labeled a "total renovation" of the building.
The substantial investment banquet hall construction was previously described as being "positioned adjacent to" the present facility without changing its architectural integrity.
"It won't interfere with the current building. It won't be. It'll be near but not touching - and demonstrates full consideration to the present facility, which I'm the strongest supporter of," was announced in a recent statement. "It's my favorite. It's my preferred location. I adore it."
The building initiative was disclosed through social media, with declaration that "ground has been broken" on the "highly anticipated" ballroom space.
"For more than 150 years, all commanders-in-chief has envisioned having a Grand Hall at the White House to host guests for grand parties, State Visits, etc," was expressed in the announcement.
The initiative is being financed independently by "many generous Patriots" according to official statements.
The White House has served as the historic home of the American leader for 200 years. The East Wing was initially erected in 1902 and was last modified in 1942.
From the southern exposure of the facility, witnesses could see multiple substantial items of construction equipment - some adorned with American banners - located close to the eastern section.
The sheltered access point, which covers a significant portion of the East Wing's southern exposure, appeared to be being stripped, with concrete debris and metal cables clearly visible from multiple city blocks away.
The construction activity had drawn a limited group of fascinated spectators who stopped to ask journalistic staff about the ongoing work.
One female, who was displaying a surgical mask and a poster with an critical statement on it, shared her disapproval. She chose to remain anonymous.
"I'm opposed," she said - ostensibly talking to the air - as she gestured at the White House from near a yellow vehicle that was parked nearby. "Observe the changes to it!"
