Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · May 7
NCPC seeks more details on plan to paint Eisenhower building white
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · May 7

NCPC seeks more details on plan to paint Eisenhower building white

15 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 7
  • The commission wants further testing on possible damage to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building’s granite exterior, as Susan Eisenhower publicly criticises the proposal.
  • The plan has already triggered preservationist opposition, a federal lawsuit and regulatory scrutiny over costs, maintenance and whether paint could irreversibly harm the National Historic Landmark.
  • Trump has said the 1870s building is unattractive and should be painted white to match the White House, while NCPC staff have recommended cleaning rather than painting.
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