Historic Preservation Committee | Capitol Hill Restoration Society

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…)

Kingman Park Historic District

Jul 10, 2018 | Beyond the Boundaries, Not on Home, Other HDs (Emerald Street & Kingman Park)

On May 3, 2018, the Historic Preservation Review Board approved the Kingman Park Historic District (Historic Designation Case 16-19). (more…)

Emerald Street NE Historic District

May 26, 2017 | Beyond the Boundaries, Not on Home, Other HDs (Emerald Street & Kingman Park)

Residents of Emerald Street, NE (13th/14th/E/F streets) sought a historic district to protect their street. ANC 6A sponsored the application, which CHRS supported. (more…)

High-Kelvin LED Streetlights

Apr 1, 2017 | Historic Preservation Committee, Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home

DDOT is proposing to install blue-white LEDs in streetlights, which many believe to be harsh or even harmful, and has already begun installing these LEDs. CHRS Testimony before City Council 5/4/2017 (more…)

Historic District Conversation

Mar 3, 2017 | Calendar, Misc Issues (inc. Environment), Not on Home, Other HDs (Emerald Street & Kingman Park)

The Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association invite the public to attend an “Informational Panel on Historic Districts, Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at St. Coletta of Greater Washington, 1910 Independence Ave. SE. (more…)

Capitol Hill’s One-Block Streets

Feb 5, 2017 | Historic Preservation Committee, Not on Home

Written by Beth Purcell, this report is a starting point for residents researching their own one-block streets. (more…)