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US Pool Renovation Distorts Historical Experience

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The White House pool, built in the 1920s and renovated in 2012 with $34 million in Obama-era funding, is undergoing a renovation. Experts suggest the new blue tint may distort the visitor experience, potentially making the small pool resemble a large lap pool. The renovation aims to prevent leaks that have affected the pool. A renovation project has altered a pool in Washington D.C., causing it to resemble a large lap pool instead of its original design. The extent of the distortion and the specific historical elements affected are under scrutiny.

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renovation historical preservation architecture

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WTOP Washington DC

“Trump says the new surface will prevent leaks that have often affected the pool. Built in the 1920s, it got a major renovation in 2012, paid for by $34 million in Obama era stimulus funding. It is periodically drained to scrub out algae and bird droppings. Some experts in preservation as tell the Washington Post, the blue tint being used could distort the experience for visitors. Charles Bernbaum with the Cultural Landscape Foundation says it could end up looking like a large lap pool rather than a small pool.”

WTOP Washington DC

“up looking like a large lap pool rather than a small pool.”

CBC Radio One

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Radio Sputnik

“US pool renovation distorts historical experience.”

CBC Radio One

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