Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association and a White House history buff, has a different point of view about the demolition of the East Wing.

With the recent demolition of the White House’s East Wing, we look at how the President’s Palace has changed over the years and what’s to come.

When the White House East Wing was demolished this week -- with it went more than a century of American history. Home to the first lady's official office, a movie theater and even a hidden bunker underneath, the East Wing was leveled to make way for President Donald Trump's new $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk."

Betty Ford reportedly said that if the White House's West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing is the “heart.”

Several preservation groups have expressed concern in recent weeks about the project, which is the first major change to the exterior of the White House in 83 years.

What began as an architectural balance to the West Wing eventually became a symbolic seat of power for First Ladies.

Betty Ford reportedly said that if the White House West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing is the “heart.”

The White House will resume public tours just in time for the holidays in December after they were halted for Donald Trump’s East Wing demolition. First Lady Melania’s office announced the tours would resume on December 2 to give guest the “opportunity to experience the history and beauty of the People’s House.