The Trump administration’s proposal to paint the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building bright white is drawing criticism from preservationists.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says the exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is stained and in need of repair. Opponents argue that painting the granite could trap moisture and accelerate deterioration over time.
The issue was presented to the National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday, where commissioners unanimously approved cleaning the building’s exterior but stopped short of approving plans to paint it.
Commissioners instead requested additional information from a third-party assessment of the granite’s
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