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Plan for Remediation at Washington Gas Site in SE DC

Oct 22, 2014 | Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home, Uncategorized

In September 2014, the National Park Service and District of Columbia approved a plan to address contamination in the soil in the area southeast of Water Street, beneath and east of the 11th Street Bridge.

Additional information: NPSwashGasCleanUp100914eap

Preservation Cafe: Ruth Trocolli, City Archaeologist

Oct 19, 2014 | Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Dr. Ruth Trocolli, City Archaeologist with the Historic Preservation Office, was the featured speaker Wednesday, October 15, 2014  (more…)

1229 E Street SE – “Shotgun House”

Oct 17, 2014 | Not on Home, Shotgun House 1229 E Street SE, Uncategorized

We believe that the owner of the shotgun house at 1229 E Street, SE  has engaged in demolition by neglect by failing to maintain the building, and as a result, has blighted the surrounding neighborhood for a number of years.  (more…)

Beyond the Boundaries – ANC 6C

Oct 9, 2014 | Beyond the Boundaries, Calendar, Not on Home, Uncategorized

Public meetings presenting Capitol Hill history “beyond the boundaries” and the potential of expanding the Capitol Hill Historic District. ANC 6C area: Tuesday, November 18, 7 – 9 pm, Northeast Library, 330 7th Street, NE. (more…)

Beyond the Boundaries – ANC 6A

Oct 9, 2014 | Calendar, Not on Home, Uncategorized

Public meetings presenting Capitol Hill history “beyond the boundaries” and the potential of expanding the Capitol Hill Historic District. ANC 6A area: Wednesday, November 5, 6:45 – 8:30 pm, Maury Elementary School, 13th and Constitution Avenue, NE.  (more…)

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