The single large pool proved difficult to maintain. The original fountains were dismantled in the 1960s. The pool was divided into three smaller ponds and a concrete plaza.
Recently, a massive restoration effort recreated Frank Lloyd Wright's vision. Architect Jeff Baker of Mesick-Cohen-Wilson-Baker Architects, LLP of Albany, N.Y. followed Wright's plans to build a single pool with 45-foot-tall jets of water. The restored Water Dome opened in October 2007.
- Project Photos: Restoring the Water Dome
- You-Tube Video: The Restored Water Dome