White House East Wing Items Preserved During Renovation, Says Historical Association

Preservation of East Wing Contents

• 🖼️ The White House Historical Association confirms that all interior items from the East Wing have been preserved.
• 💡 The initial images of the East Wing being dismantled were jarring, especially given the ongoing renovation to build a new ballroom.
• 🏛️ Staff had moved out of the East Wing by late summer, allowing for careful removal of its contents.

Role of the White House Curator

• 🔑 The White House curator and her team are responsible for the care and accounting of every item in the White House collection.
• 📦 Art and historical furnishings were meticulously removed from the East Wing and are now stored in curatorial storage.

Documenting History

• 🇺🇸 The White House Historical Association's mission is to document the history of the White House for the American people.
• 📜 Their role is to observe and record events, not to influence them, preserving the history of the house and its occupants over the past 225 years.