Emerald Street, NE (between E/F/13th/14th streets) has a fascinating history. A walking tour was held, Sunday, September 11, 2016. See photos & handouts.
Tour goers learned about freewheeling land speculators, flamboyant developers, boom and bust, Emerald Street’s recovery from the 1968 riots, and its interesting architecture. Handout (Word file w/images) Handout (.pdf text only) Builders by Year (spreadsheet)
From hidden alleyways to green spaces to architectural gems, our four October walking tours let attendees discover more about Capitol Hill.
Strap on your walking shoes, because we're bringing back our popular guided walking tours of Capitol Hill. We'll offer four tours on September 6 and 7 featuring Southeast alleys, notable people, one...
The next CHRS Membership Meeting will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). Details coming soon. Member will vote to approve the...