Fountain Damaged at German-American Garden | Washington DC News

A contractor’s truck just crushed a historic fountain in the German-American Friendship Garden on the National Mall—yes, the one between the White House and the Washington Monument that draws seven million visitors a year. The damage happened after barriers were moved, letting a vehicle roll right over the unique ground-level water jets that make this garden a cooling oasis in D.C.’s heat. Restored just a few years ago to honor 300 years of German-American heritage, the fountain’s destruction is a blow to both history and public enjoyment. The National Park Service is already on it, but this incident joins a growing list of needed repairs across iconic Mall landmarks—including the Reflecting Pool and Tidal Basin. Let’s hope this fountain gets back in the game soon. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03fe300f9abc5c16