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Ballroom construction paused White House tours for months, but they're likely to resume soon, officials say

Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months. Read More

The East Wing of the White House has been demolished. Here’s a look at its history

Several preservation groups have expressed concern in recent weeks about the project, which is the first major change to the exterior of the White House in 83 years. Read More

A Guide To The White House East Wing Demolition And What It Means For Tourists

The White House East Wing, a historic section of the presidential complex that has served as the primary entrance for public tours and housed the First Lady’s offices and staff since its construction ... Read More

White House holiday decoration tour route will be updated

Despite the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to build President Donald Trump’s ballroom, you can still expect the annual holiday decoration tour at the People’s House, which attracts ... Read More

The White House: A cherished American landmark

In its 225-year history, the White House has been burned by British troops, reconstructed, expanded, and gut-renovated. This past week, it was partly demolished by its current occupant, who is ... Read More

A Look Back at the White House East Wing

Lorenzo Winslow, the White House architect in the 1930s, designed and oversaw the construction of the East Wing and the bunker, as well as other features of the modern-day White House, including the ... Read More

Tourists gawk and recoil at Trump's destruction of the White House East Wing

Tours of the White House are out of the question, not least because the visitor entrance, which happened to be in the East Wing, is now a closed-off rubble-strewn demolition site. Read More

A piano through the floor: The controversial history of White House renovations

Personal tastes of presidents - as well as the demands of a growing federal government - has helped dictate changes over time to the White House. Read More

Demolition Crew Has Finished Tearing Down White House's East Wing for a New Ballroom

A White House official had said Wednesday the demolition would be done "within days," but the work appears to have been completed ahead of schedule. Read More