🔗 Share this article White House Commences Tearing Down of East Wing for Proposed Event Space Demolition work has begun on part of the White House's East Wing as planning progress for the construction of a new presidential event space. Laborers commenced demolition of extensive areas of a sheltered access point and window structures in the East Wing earlier this week, with the renovation being characterized as a "complete modernization" of the building. The substantial investment banquet hall construction was earlier characterized as being "positioned adjacent to" the current building without altering its architectural integrity. "It won't impact with the current building. It won't be. It will be close but not touching - and demonstrates full consideration to the current structure, which I'm the greatest admirer of," was announced in a earlier comment. "It's my preferred. It's my favorite place. I adore it." The building initiative was disclosed through social media, with declaration that "work has commenced" on the "highly anticipated" event area. "For over 150 years, each chief executive has imagined having a Grand Hall at the White House to host guests for grand parties, diplomatic receptions, and more," was expressed in the declaration. The project is being supported through private means by "multiple committed citizens" according to recent comments. The White House has acted as the historic home of the American leader for 200 years. The eastern section was initially erected in 1902 and was last modified in 1942. From the southern aspect of the facility, observers could see numerous significant units of construction equipment - some adorned with American banners - positioned near the East Wing. The sheltered access point, which covers a significant portion of the East Wing's south side, appeared to be being stripped, with construction waste and industrial cords easily seen from a considerable distance away. The construction activity had attracted a limited group of curious onlookers who paused to inquire photographers and reporters about the present operations. One individual, who was displaying a protective gear and a placard with an anti-administration message on it, expressed her dismay. She chose to remain anonymous. "I'm opposed," she said - ostensibly talking to the air - as she pointed toward the White House from behind a yellow van that was parked nearby. "Look what he's doing to it!"