Andrew Leyden(@PenguinSix):Cuts in the expansion joints on the side of the Reflecting Pool are visible today after NPS removed a fence that has blocked the view since June. The contractor reported this to Park Police as vandalism but we have not been able to photograph until now due to the fences.

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Andrew Leyden@PenguinSix

2026.08.07 13:37

Cuts in the expansion joints on the side of the Reflecting Pool are visible today after NPS removed a fence that has blocked the view since June. The contractor reported this to Park Police as vandalism but we have not been able to photograph until now due to the fences.