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WASHINGTON, July 14 (UPI) -- The National Archives building in Washington is ready to be reopened to the public after being closed for three weeks because of flooding.
Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein, in a release Friday, said public areas of the National Archives, including the rotunda where such documents as the Declaration of Independence are displayed, would reopen Saturday. Other areas of the building would be reopened for researchers on a limited basis next Wednesday.
The archives building has been closed since June 25 when record rains hit the Washington area. The building's electrical transformer vaults, sub-basements and a theater were damaged. No original records were affected, however, Weinstein said.
He said emergency crews have been working 24 hours a day. All standing water had been removed by June 27 and industrial dehumidifiers were brought in to remove moisture. Workers then repaired electrical connections to the building.
Officials said all critical building systems are operational although some are operating at reduced capacity.
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