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The Capitol Hill Photo Project

Nov 18, 2015 | CHRS Organization History, House Research Resources, Not on Home, Uncategorized

Go to  chb.chrs.org to see the squares done so far.  (more…)

CHRS on WAMU radio

Feb 4, 2015 | CHRS Organization History, Not on Home, Uncategorized

Rebecca Sheir, Host of the program “Metro Connection,” on WAMU aired an interview with long-time CHRS member and Hill resident Hazel Kreinheder and CHRS President Lisa Dale Jones on February 6, 2015. That segment is part of a full hour of stories about living on Capitol Hill. Other segments include an appreciation of Steve Cymrot and a look at Reservation 13.

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Capitol Hill’s Long Tradition of Community Activism

Jan 13, 2015 | 60th Anniversary of CHRS, CHRS Organization History, Not on Home, Uncategorized

By Lucinda Prout Janke

Capitol Hill residents have a long history of activism. From its earliest days as a fledgling neighborhood, more than one actually, in the federal capital established in 1790, its inhabitants have proven activist and even a bit feisty. (more…)

Preservation Topics in Hill Rag

Jan 6, 2015 | CHRS Organization History, Not on Home, Uncategorized

During the Society’s 60th Birthday year, the Hill Rag is running a series of articles detailing our long history of  community preservation.

January 2015 – A Look at Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Early History by John Muller
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