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The National Trust For Historic Preservation's "American Landmarks - Illustrated Program Series" (NAID 559306)

Series in the National Archives and Records Administration's holdings

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Jan 27, 2026
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Has construction on east wing of the white house been halted

Construction on the new East Wing — including demolition of the old East Wing and the start of work on a planned ballroom and underground facilities — ; in late 2025 and the administration has continu...

Dec 15, 2025
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What accidents occurred during the White House ballroom renovation project?

Reporting shows no widely published accounts of worker casualties or high-profile on-site safety incidents tied to the White House ballroom renovation; coverage instead focuses on the rapid demolition...

Dec 13, 2025
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Have building permits or inspection records for Trump-owned ballrooms been publicly released?

Available reporting shows preservationists have sued to halt President Trump’s new White House ballroom, arguing the administration demolished the East Wing and proceeded with work before submitting d...

Nov 8, 2025

Trumps permmission for the ballroom

President Trump’s decision to move forward with a White House ballroom project is documented as a high-cost, privately funded renovation that has proceeded despite objections from preservationists and...

Oct 31, 2025

What are the security concerns surrounding the White House renovation?

The White House East Wing demolition has prompted two distinct sets of security concerns: immediate public-health and occupational risks tied to potential asbestos exposure, and broader preservation a...

Oct 23, 2025

What is the typical process for approving White House renovations?

The typical legal pathway for federal projects that affect historic buildings is the Section 106 process under the National Historic Preservation Act, but that review is often not formally triggered f...

Oct 22, 2025

What is the process for approving White House renovation projects?

The routine approval pathway for White House renovations runs through federal planning bodies, notably the National Capital Planning Commission, but the Trump administration’s proposed and related dem...

Jan 12, 2026

Have there been any legal challenges to a President's White House alterations?

Yes — preservation groups have brought legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s recent alterations to the White House, most notably a lawsuit seeking to halt demolition and construction tied to a ...

Nov 11, 2025

What is the purpose of the White House Ballroom?

The White House Ballroom is presented by official and media sources as a new, large-capacity event space designed to expand the White House’s ability to host formal functions—especially state dinners ...

Oct 25, 2025

Are there any specific laws or regulations governing White House alterations?

The legal landscape governing alterations to the White House is narrow: key federal preservation laws like the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) explicitly exempt the White House, and agencies...

Oct 24, 2025

Are there any restrictions on altering the White House grounds and its historical features?

The claim that there are on altering the White House grounds is partly true: preservation groups and advisory bodies assert procedures and reviews should apply, and they have formally asked for pauses...