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Historic-preservation group sues to block Trump's Reflecting Pool makeover over review rules
politics18 days ago

Historic-preservation group sues to block Trump's Reflecting Pool makeover over review rules

A Washington-area nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit to halt President Trump's plan to resurface the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with a blue finish, arguing the Interior Department failed to perform required federal reviews under the National Historic Preservation Act and that the Commission of Fine Arts should have weighed in. The Cultural Landscape Foundation says the changes threaten the pool's memorial purpose, while Interior Department officials defend the project as necessary to stop leaks and preserve the site for generations; the White House has not publicly commented. The case comes as the project has grown in cost to about $13.1 million, with a completion target around July 4.

via The Washington Post|
#cultural-preservation#donald-trump#lawsuits
NCPC presses for more testing on Trump’s Eisenhower Building painting plan
style22 days ago

NCPC presses for more testing on Trump’s Eisenhower Building painting plan

The National Capital Planning Commission has asked the White House for more information and testing on its plan to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building white, as preservationists oppose the move and a lawsuit advances; Susan Eisenhower urges patience while regulators review the proposal and the administration argues modern paints will protect the granite facade.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#cultural-preservation#donald-trump
Desert border expansion scars ancient Indigenous fish-shaped ground etching in Arizona
climate-and-environment28 days ago

Desert border expansion scars ancient Indigenous fish-shaped ground etching in Arizona

Trump’s border-wall expansion in the Arizona desert damaged a rare Indigenous intaglio—a roughly 200‑foot ground etching resembling a fish and thought to be at least 1,000 years old—after heavy machinery cut a 60–70‑foot swath inside Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. The project’s DHS waivers to bypass environmental and Indigenous protections have alarmed Native communities and conservationists as hundreds of miles of barriers are rapidly built across the border, prompting calls for accountability and greater site protection.

via The Washington Post|
#archaeology-and-anthropology#border-wall#climate-and-environment
Preservationists seek injunction to halt Kennedy Center revamp
arts-and-entertainment2 months ago

Preservationists seek injunction to halt Kennedy Center revamp

Eight preservationist and architectural associations filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Kennedy Center renovation, arguing the Trump administration must obtain Congress's approval and comply with historic-preservation laws; they seek a preliminary injunction to pause work, warning the plan could shutter the venue for up to two years and risk radical changes or demolition.

via The Washington Post|
#architecture#arts-and-entertainment#cultural-preservation
"Notorious B.I.G., ABBA, and More Join National Recording Registry"
entertainment2 years ago

"Notorious B.I.G., ABBA, and More Join National Recording Registry"

The Library of Congress has added 25 new recordings to its National Recording Registry, including works by ABBA, The Notorious BIG, Blondie, and others, based on their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. These additions, which must be at least a decade old, aim to preserve the diverse sounds of American history and culture, with selections ranging from the 1919 "Clarinet Marmalade" to The Chicks' "Wide Open Spaces" from 1998.

via Newser|
#cultural-preservation#entertainment#historical-importance
"National Recording Registry Welcomes Notorious B.I.G., ABBA, and Green Day"
entertainment2 years ago

"National Recording Registry Welcomes Notorious B.I.G., ABBA, and Green Day"

The National Recording Registry of The Library of Congress has added 25 new inductees, including iconic albums such as ABBA's "Arrival," Green Day's "Dookie," and The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die." The selections, chosen for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic importance, also include works from various genres and eras, such as Gene Autry's "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer" and Blondie's "Parallel Lines." The public can submit nominations for future inductees, and this year's selections bring the total number of titles on the registry to 650.

via USA TODAY|
#cultural-preservation#entertainment#iconic-albums