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Falling Ceiling Debris at Kennedy Center Could Complicate Renovation Fight

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Part of the grand foyer ceiling at Washington’s Kennedy Center collapsed after heavy rain, prompting a temporary closure.
  • No one was injured, but preservationists fear the incident could affect the dispute over proposed renovations and possible demolition.

Falling debris from the ceiling of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has added a new complication to the battle over renovations at the Washington arts center.

Part of the ceiling in the grand foyer collapsed on Friday evening after heavy rain moved through the area. Officials temporarily closed the Edward Durell Stone-designed building, but no one was injured.

Preservationists worry the board could use the incident “to make the point that the whole thing needs to be shut down.” The renovation dispute could ultimately lead to the building’s demolition.

to make the point that the whole thing needs to be shut down

· PreservationistsThey fear the ceiling collapse could be used to support closing the Kennedy Center entirely.
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