Capitol Hill Restoration Society

Eastern High School Band – 2024

Posted on September 24th, 2024

Blue & White Marching Machine Way

Blue & 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.

2024- Photo Contest Winners

Posted on March 24th, 2024

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…

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Photo Contest 2024

Posted on February 21st, 2024

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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House Expo Photos 2023

Posted on October 30th, 2023

Many thanks to the exhibitors at House Expo 2023!

Abay Iron & Metal Works

Joel Truitt Builders

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

Our Industrial Past Tour – Fall 2023

Posted on July 26th, 2023

National Capital Brewery

It’s increasingly difficult to picture, but Capitol Hill was once home to many industrial and commercial operations including manufacturing, beer brewing, coal yards, and other now-vanished businesses. Traces remain; you’ve doubtless walked by them and wondered about their origins. Join the “Our Industrial Past” tour to learn about this fascinating aspect of the neighborhood.
 
Tour schedule:
Saturday, September 16, 1:30 pm.

 

Residence Assoc. with Organ Factory

Reporting Illegal Construction

Posted on May 20th, 2023

The Department of Buildings (formerly DCRA, now DOB) regulates construction in the District. Any construction in the District of Columbia without required building permits is illegal. 

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2023 – Photo Contest Winners

Posted on March 20th, 2023

In anticipation of the 66th 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 Nan Raphael and Bobbi Krengel. View photos…

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