Renovation issues at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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U.S. National Park Service, Atlantic Industrial Coatings
Washington D.C., USA
June 18, 2026
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The newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing paint peeling and algae growth. The $14.7-million project was completed less than two weeks ago.
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