Oct 17, 2025 | CHRS Activities, Preservation Cafés, Uncategorized
Capitol Hill Restoration Society will present a free, in-person Preservation Café about the full restoration and return of the historic pipe organ at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 313 2nd St. NE, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. The event is open to CHRS members and the general public.
We’ll meet inside the church for a talk about the 1891 Hook & Hastings organ as well as the history of St. Joseph’s, which was founded in the 1860s by a community of German immigrants. The current Gothic church on 2nd Street NE was built of brownstone on a foundation of red Seneca stone and was dedicated in 1891.
The presentation will be led by Nick Wallace of David E. Wallace & Co. Pipe Organ Builders in Maine and St. Joseph’s Music Director Maria Balducci.
The presentation will be led by Nick Wallace of David E. Wallace & Co. Pipe Organ Builders in Maine and St. Joseph’s Music Director Maria Balducci.
Please RSVP through Eventbrite. See you there!
Feb 14, 2025 | Reservation 13 & RFK, Uncategorized
The Future of the RFK Stadium Campus -February 2025 CHRS_RFK_statement_02-2025
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society supports progressive development of the RFK Stadium Campus in alignment with the important District goals foregrounded in the 2021 Comprehensive Plan and earlier studies, and long championed by Mayor Muriel Bowser and other civic leaders.
Basically, we support land for athletic and recreational use; the inclusion of affordable housing; commercial and residential projects; continued public access to the Anacostia River Trail; and no development within 60 feet of the shoreline and wetlands next to the Anacostia River. In addition, we recommend a comprehensive study be made about parking and the need for expanded public transportation.
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Sep 24, 2024 | Not on Home, Participation in Community Events, Uncategorized
Blue & White Marching Machine WayBlue & White Marching Machine Way signs were installed following passage of legislation by the DC Council for the honorary designation of the 1300 – 1600 Blocks of A Street to recognize the Eastern (Senior) High School Band, which regularly practices on these blocks of A Street during the week and weekends.
Mar 24, 2024 | Not on Home, Uncategorized
In anticipation of the 67th anniversary of the Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour, the Society sponsored a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home”. We are pleased to announce the winners: Congratulations to Robert Henry (1st), Jon Golinger and Matt Jex (tied for 2nd/3rd). View photos… (more…)
Feb 21, 2024 | Calendar, Not on Home, Photo Contest, Uncategorized
In anticipation of the 67th anniversary of the Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour, the Society sponsored a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home.” Congratulations to the 2024 winners and finalists! Plan ahead – start collecting photos, now, for next year’s competition.
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Oct 30, 2023 | Not on Home, Uncategorized
Many thanks to the exhibitors at House Expo 2023!
 Abay Iron & Metal Works |
 Joel Truitt Builders |
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 Wilcox Electric |
 Studio Lyew Interior Design |
 Patrick Design |
 Woodland Estate & Title |
 Mike Jones Insurance |
 Merlino Construction |
 Masterworks Window Fashions & Design |
 Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) |
 Image Painting |
 N & M House Detectives |
 EMCAAC & Eastern Market Main Street |
 DC Department of Buildings |
 DC Department of Licensing & Consumer Protection |
 DC Fire & EMS |
 Capitol Hill Village (CHV) |
 Chemstrip Refinishing |
 Chuck Burger Real Estate |
 American Professional Chimney |
 Truitt Realty Services |
 First Savings Mortgage |
 Cole Roofing |
