No. of Recommendations: 5
There aren't too many folks who would find a 123 year old building, last renovated 83 years ago, as acceptable for any useful modern-day purpose.First, who said the now obliterated East Wing hasn't received minor upgrades over its history that bring it up to modern standards: wiring, connectivity, plumbing, lighting, heating, etc.?
Second, it was an historic building, with a long and storied past, whose total destruction with no warning or consultation, is a smack in the face to all Americans.
"All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain."
I don't think we even know if all the artifacts inside, including historic paneling and paintings, have been preserved.
The East Wing
was a beautiful place:
https://www.elledecor.com/life-culture/a69127189/w...
