An Underground “Tour” of Congressional Cemetery – Preservation Cafe

Aug 26, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Paul K. Williams, President of the Historic Congressional Cemetery, was the featured speaker on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Northeast Library. (more…)

Ironwork on the Capitol Dome – Preservation Cafe

May 14, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Seth Baum with Historical Arts and Casting, Inc. was the May 2017 Preservation Café speaker.  The presentation focused on the firm’s work in the recent restoration/reconstruction of the Capitol Dome. (more…)

Elements of Historic & Modern Masonry on Capitol Hill – Preservation Cafe

Apr 19, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Gary Barnhart of GL Barnhart Construction presented “Elements of Historic & Modern Masonry on Capitol Hill” on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (more…)

Antique or Modern – Preservation Cafe

Mar 4, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Is that transom over your door a 1890s treasure or a 1980s addition? Can’t tell your cast iron from your mild steel? And what color did people paint their houses in the 1920s, anyway? The March 15, 2017 Preservation Café featured local architectural conservator and Capitol Hill resident, Justine P. Bello, speaking on the topic “Antique or Modern: Identifying Original Architectural Details in Your Home.”  (more…)

Zoning Administrator – Preservation Cafe

Nov 12, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Matt Le Grant, the District’s Zoning Administrator, discussed the new zoning regulations on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at Ebenezers Coffee House, 2nd and F Streets NE. slides (more…)

HVAC & Insulation – Preservation Cafe

Oct 22, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Patrick Murphy Murphy of Harvey Hottel HVAC/Energy Solutions led the October 20, 2016 Preservation Café on “HVAC and Insulation – Comfort Solutions for Historic Rowhouses”. (more…)