Lincoln Memorial, nearing 100, to get multimillion-dollar overhaul

[Anita]

What would Bacon think about the proposed modifications?

I share your opinion and those of Angela. Thanks for the post Roger and to the discussion here. I was traveling and missed the story.

"Architect Henry Bacon wanted to create a sacred and ceremonial space, using architecture, sculpture and legacy of Lincoln’s own words."
http://chesterwood.org/lincoln-memorial/

IMO Bacon would not be happy with the proposed modifications. His intention was not to create a museum. It's possible that the new modifications will be able to retain the integrity of Bacon's design concept of a sacred and ceremonial space if it's far enough away, as pointed out by Jim.