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Lincoln Memorial Pool: Storms Worsen Latest Damage
7 Sep
Summary
- Storms caused fencing and tarp to topple into the pool area.
- Recent renovations experienced issues with algae and peeling coatings.
- Felony charges for alleged vandalism were dropped due to installation flaws.
Recent storms have exacerbated damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with toppled fencing and debris now marring the site. This incident follows a tumultuous period for the landmark after its extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation.
Shortly after the makeover, the pool developed algae and its new coating began peeling. While President Trump initially blamed vandalism, leading to arrests, the felony case against one individual was dropped due to flaws in the installation itself.
Despite the dismissal of charges related to vandalism, the administration has continued to attribute some damage to such acts. Further millions were recently allocated to combat the persistent algae issue, highlighting ongoing challenges with the famed attraction.
