PHOTOS: White House Ballroom Construction Continues Above Ground - Washingtonian

"Construction on President Trump's ballroom proceeds at the White House, on the site of the former East Wing. The structure is now above ground, a development that appears to have occurred despite a judge's order last month."

"Our photographer Evy Mages was atop the Washington Monument Thursday to get photos of a different project: Trump's plan to coat the bottom of the Reflecting Pool with a blue substance that's intended to waterproof the bottom (though results on that goal have been mixed)."

"She ascended the Washington Monument for a good view, then happened to turn northward. Here are some more photos. Here's how things are looking at the Reflecting Pool, by the way:"

Construction at the White House continues on the site of the former East Wing, with the structure now above ground. The above-ground development appears to have occurred despite a judge’s order issued the previous month. A separate project involves coating the bottom of the Reflecting Pool with a blue substance intended to waterproof the pool’s bottom, though outcomes for waterproofing have been mixed. Photos were taken from the Washington Monument to provide a view of the Reflecting Pool and the surrounding work. The photographer ascended the Washington Monument and then turned northward to capture additional images of the project area.

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