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Archive for May, 2023

Hill Rag report on Reservation 266

Posted on May 27th, 2023

In January 2014, the Hill Rag reported on the classification of Reservation 266: PocketParkControversyEndsRag

Hill Rag – CHRS Celebrating 60 Years of Preservation

Posted on May 27th, 2023

In the January 2014 the Hill Rag ran this article about the CHRS anniversary celebration: CHRScelebrating60YearsOfPreservationRag

Art Walk – Artist Registration Deadline

Posted on May 23rd, 2023

CALL TO ARTISTS! Local artists and artisans will display their work in their own micro-galleries, in home-studios, on porches or in yards. Saturday and Sunday,  September 9 – 10, 2023 from noon- 5 pm. Most will have work for sale.  Co-sponsored by CHRS and the Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL). Free to both artists and visitors. Artists […]

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EV Charging Guidance

Posted on May 22nd, 2023

Electic Vehicle Charging Cord Guidance for crossing the public right-of-way in the District of Columbia

Zoning Protections for Solar

Posted on May 22nd, 2023

The following zoning regulations protect solar installations from development that would interfere with their operation. 11 DCMR Subtitle E, Chapter 2

Reporting Illegal Construction

Posted on May 20th, 2023

The Department of Buildings (formerly DCRA, now DOB) regulates construction in the District. Any construction in the District of Columbia without required building permits is illegal. 

The Last Lincoln Conspirator – Overbeck Lecture

Posted on May 15th, 2023

The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater on the evening of April 14, 1865, is a well-known and pivotal event in American history. What may be less well known is the local character of part of the story and the fate of John Surratt, the last Lincoln conspirator. On Monday evening, June 5, […]

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DC Water and Sewer Infrastructure – Preservation Cafe

Posted on May 15th, 2023

CHRS Board Member, Joanna Kendig, presented a virtual Preservation Café, DC Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Recording of event.

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