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Photo Contest 2020 – The Capitol Hill Home

Feb 8, 2020 | Calendar, Not on Home

In anticipation of the 63rd anniversary of the Mothers Day House and Garden Tour, the Society held a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries were due Sunday, March 15, 2020. (more…)

CHRS Response to NYT “When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities”

Feb 7, 2020 | Historic Preservation Committee, Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home, Uncategorized

Response to “When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities”, Binyamin Appelbaum, New York Times, January 26, 2020, by Beth Purcell, President, Capitol Hill Restoration Society followed by a response from Nicholas A. Redding, Executive Director, Preservation Maryland: (more…)

FCC Returns Rules Allowing Small Cell Site Reviews

Feb 4, 2020 | Not on Home, Small Cell Infrastructure

There now must be a review before deployment of 5G and Small Cells pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). (more…)

Sustainability Guide for Existing and Historic Properties Approved

Jan 23, 2020 | Historic Preservation Committee, Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home

The District’s Sustainability Guide for Existing & Historic Properties was approved by the Historic Preservation Review Board. (more…)

2020 Cornerstone Award

Jan 22, 2020 | Not on Home, Participation in Community Events, Uncategorized

CHRS was honored by CM Anita Bonds with a Cornerstone Award at a ceremony in the District Building on January 22, 2020. (more…)

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