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West Wing Renovations 1929-1946

Renovations and expansions of the West Wing under Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt, including the 1929 fire, the 1933-34 expansion, and the establishment of the modern Oval Office.

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What major renovations altered the West Wing after its original construction, including years 1929 and 1933–1946?

The West Wing experienced two decisive waves of change after its original 1902 construction: emergency repairs and limited remodeling following the Christmas Eve 1929 fire under Herbert Hoover, and a ...