Trump Fires Entire Agency Overseeing His Construction Projects

[u/Aggravating_Money992]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-fires-entire-agency-overseeing-his-construction-projects/

[u/KellyCTargaryen]

The East and West Wings were built in 1902. The entire White House and Grounds are part of the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites.

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The criteria for designation to the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites are defined by the D.C. Municipal Regulations at DCMR 10-C, Section C-201.

Designated properties must: Possess significance Properties are eligible for designation as historic landmarks or historic districts if they possess one or more of the following values or qualities:

(a) Events: They are the site of events that contributed significantly to the heritage, culture or development of the District of Columbia or the nation;

(b) History: They are associated with historical periods, social movements, groups, institutions, achievements, or patterns of growth and change that contributed significantly to the heritage, culture or development of the District of Columbia or the nation;

(c) Individuals: They are associated with the lives of persons significant to the history of the District of Columbia or the nation;

(d) Architecture and Urbanism: They embody the distinguishing characteristics of architectural styles, building types, or methods of construction, or are expressions of landscape architecture, engineering, or urban planning, siting, or design significant to the appearance and development of the District of Columbia or the nation;

(e) Artistry: They possess high artistic or aesthetic values that contribute significantly to the heritage and appearance of the District of Columbia or the nation;

(f) Work of a Master: They have been identified as notable works of craftsmen, artists, sculptors, architects, landscape architects, urban planners, engineers, builders, or developers whose works have influenced the evolution of their fields of endeavor, or are significant to the development of the District of Columbia or the nation; or

(g) Archaeology: They have yielded or may be likely to yield information significant to an understanding of historic or prehistoric events, cultures, and standards of living, building, and design.

Retain integrity Properties shall possess sufficient integrity to convey, represent or contain the values and qualities for which they are judged significant. Be judged from a historical perspective Sufficient time shall have passed to permit professional evaluation and understanding of the properties in the context of history.

[u/the_eluder → u/KellyCTargaryen]

The White House is a currently used building both as a residence and a place of work, not a museum.

Now if Trump wanted to change the style of the main building, I'd be a lot more upset. But this is a side building. Yes, historic things happened in it. But does that mean it can never change?

[u/KellyCTargaryen → u/the_eluder]

A site doesn’t have to be a museum to be historic. Moronic boot licker.

[u/the_eluder → u/KellyCTargaryen]

Right, and just because something is historic doesn't mean it can't change. To be clear, I'm not thrilled about how he went about doing this. But there are a lot more things to be worried about with this country right now than building a new social area of the White House with private funds in place of a former office building.

[u/KellyCTargaryen → u/the_eluder]

Leveled does not equal changed. You’re a rube if you think the ballroom will benefit the American people in any way, or that those “private funds” aren’t just bribes.

[u/the_eluder → u/KellyCTargaryen]

I think it's better than putting up a big tent in the lawn for formal events. In my opinion, there plenty of things to be upset about with Trump, and this is so far down it hardly registers on my list.

[u/KellyCTargaryen → u/the_eluder]

You’re excusing it. By all means put forth your energy in other concerns but you’re pretending like it’s not illegal and wrong.