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2 min readWhite House Movie Theater Demolished for New Ballroom Construction
TrueGov Editorial Team•3 months ago•2 min read
Historic screening venue used by presidents since 1942 removed in $300M renovation
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The White House Family Theater, a fixture in the East Wing since 1942, has been demolished as part of a $300 million renovation project that will include a new ballroom. The theater, which was converted from a cloakroom during Franklin Roosevelt's administration, served as a private screening venue for presidents and their guests for over eight decades. The demolition marks a significant change to a space that has been part of White House operations through multiple administrations.