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Grand Prix vs National Treasures | Philadelphia News
A high-speed Grand Prix set to roar through D.C. has sparked a cultural firestorm, with the National Gallery quietly conducting a vibration study while withholding results, and the Smithsonian declaring no immediate action needed—but preservationists are sounding alarms. Critics argue the risk assessment is superficial, pointing to the massive speed jump from 25 to 185 mph and demanding safeguards like sound barriers for historic murals near the track. A letter to federal agencies calls for deeper consultation with preservation experts, even as officials insist all protocols are in place…
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