CHRS Activities | Capitol Hill Restoration Society

Emerald Street Walking Tour

Sep 28, 2016 | Beyond the Boundaries, Calendar, Not on Home, Walking Tours

Emerald Street, NE (between E/F/13^th/14^th streets) has a fascinating history. A walking tour (a reprise of our September tour) was held Saturday, October 8, 2016. See photos & handouts. (more…)

Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)

Sep 19, 2016 | House Expo, Not on Home

House Expo Exhibitor-Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA): Questions about Certificates of Occupancy, Building Permits, Basic Business Licenses…DCRA is the agency you need to talk to. http://dcra.dc.gov

Missing Bones: Exploring Washington’s Lost Cemeteries – Membership Meeting

Sep 18, 2016 | Calendar, Membership Forums, Not on Home

The September 28, 2016 membership meeting featured Matthew Gilmore’s presentation, “Missing Bones: Exploring Washington’s Lost Cemeteries” in the Chapel at the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. (more…)

Kingman Park – Possible Historic District

Sep 9, 2016 | Beyond the Boundaries, Not on Home, Other HDs (Emerald Street & Kingman Park)

Kingman Park Civic Association is seeking a historic district designation for Kingman Park Read Application

Emerald Street Walking Tours

Sep 1, 2016 | Beyond the Boundaries, Calendar, Not on Home, Walking Tours

Emerald Street, NE (between E/F/13^th/14^th streets) has a fascinating history. A walking tour was held, Sunday, September 11, 2016. See photos & handouts. (more…)

Modern & Traditional Building Materials – Preservation Cafe

Sep 1, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Local contractor Gary Barnhart gave a presentation on the characteristics of modern and traditional building materials and techniques on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezers Coffee House, 2nd and E Streets NE. (more…)