In anticipation of the 65th anniversary of the Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour, the Society sponsored a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home”. We are pleased to announce the winners: Congratulations to David Parkes, Patrick Serfass, and Margit Leiner-Henry. View photos…
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1st Place, David Parkes -“Snow blanketing Capitol Hill”
Many thanks to all the artists who submitted their work! In images (and words) they convey their unique and personal views of what makes a home a “Capitol Hill Home”.
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2nd Place, Patrick Serfass (the Capitol Hill Home as an igloo?)
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3rd Place Margit Leiner-Henry – ” I wanted to highlight a maybe overlooked detail such as a wrought iron fence that seems like a delicate piece of lace through its cover of freshly fallen snow, competing with the still present bold fall colors of a nearby tree.”
Honorable Mentions:
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1HM411on3rdStNEmhCarey2022-236x300.jpg) Maria Helena Carey (note the witch’s legs under the house) |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC2HMjillBaranick-225x300.jpg) Jill Baranick |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC3HM217on6thStSEheatherBienWysteria2022-240x300.jpeg) Heather Bien – “What makes a home a Capitol Hill home is the incredible flowers that make the neighborhood come alive in the spring.” |
Other Favorites:
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC542on14thStSEdaveOpkinsDetailc022-300x225.jpg) Dave Opkins |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC500IndependenceAveSEheatherBienCherry2022-240x300.jpeg) Heather Bien |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC217Est-SEmichaelMcCabe-WardmanBeers2022-214x300.jpg) Michael McCabe – “Builder – Harry Wardman; Architect – Albert H. Beers” |
The Best of the Rest:
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC600blkEastCapitolStStephenMorrisRoofline2022-scaled-e1647562718687-225x300.jpg) Stephen Morris |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1237DuncanStNEcolleenBradyWeddingReception2022-300x229.jpg) Colleen Brady – “The Capitol Hill Home is best defined by the residents of the homes. This September 2021 block party was the 2nd wedding of the 1st marriage of Zach & Alexis, hosted by Duncan Place neighbors.” |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1233EstSEpatrickSerfass-300x225.jpg) Patrick Serras – The “shotgun” house |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC700blk7thStSErobertDardano2022-scaled-e1647562611362-225x300.jpg) Robert Dardano |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC627DStSEjosephBrownMaplesStairs2022-scaled-e1647562261300-225x300.jpg) Joseph Brown – The Maples |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1207WalterStSECarolynNobleDowns2022-212x300.jpg) Carolyn Noble Downs – Walter Street SE |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC700-BlockEastCapitolstSEnathanielLiu2022-300x200.jpg) Nathaniel Liu |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC241on10thStSErindyObrien2022-279x300.jpg) Rindy O’Brien |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC11thEastCaptiolMarkGrace2022-300x300.jpg) Mark Grace
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![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC324DstSEandreaMaleter2022-e1647563120320-300x225.jpeg) Andrea Maleter – “What makes the house a Capitol Hill HOME is the back garden -and Polly the pooch.” |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1023EastCapitolStSEbillSisolak2022-scaled-e1647563187842-225x300.jpg) Bill Sisolak |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1201EstNElaurieDuncanGarden2022-300x225.jpg) Laurie Duncan |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPCandreaWiktowyDog2022-scaled-e1647563454922-225x300.jpg) Andrea Wiktowy |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPCkentuckyAveSEjenniferFlather2022-scaled-e1647563872233-225x300.jpg) Jennifer Flather – “Winter Sunrise” |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HPTCkentuckyAveEstSExinzheCheng2022-225x300.jpg) Xinzhe Cheng -What defines a Capitol Hill Home? “It’s never the house I love. It’s the home we make. |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC1300blkIndependeceAreSEwillThomas2022-300x196.jpg) Will Thomas |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPCeastCap2HeatherBien2022-240x300.jpeg) Heather Bien – “What makes a home a Capitol Hill home: interesting turrets that make you wonder who might be watching (or have you trying to catch a glimpse inside!)” |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC515EastCaptiolStSEstephenMorrisReflections2022-300x225.jpg) Stephen Morris – “Row house reflections” |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPCrobertWeinsteinDetail2022-300x300.jpg) Robert Weinstein |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC148DuddingtonPlSEmargitLeiner-HenryFall2022-scaled-e1647564267316-225x300.jpg) Margit Leiner-Henry |
![](https://chrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HTPC627DStSEjosephBrownMaplesHorse2022JPG-scaled-e1647563643802-225x300.jpg) Joseph Brown |
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