The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faced another setback after crews drained the historic landmark for additional repairs, delaying plans to showcase the restored site during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Reflecting Pool Drained For New Repairs The historic Washington, D.C., landmark faced renewed repairs after officials discovered issues with the recently renovated pool, including peeling paint and green algae growth, reported The Hill on Saturday.
The problems emerged shortly after the multimillion-dollar restoration effort was expected to showcase the site ahead of July 4 events on the National Mall.
Visitors who traveled to the nation’s capital for the holiday expressed disappointment after finding the pool empty.
"It kind of makes me sad a little bit," Nebraska visitor Lindsay Anderson told DC News Now.
