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CHRS and the founding of the Historic District

The Capitol Hill Historic District Brochure was developed by the Capitol Hill Restoration Society and DC Preservation League in consultation with the DC Historic Preservation Office, District of Columbia Government. Printed 2003.

This document, published by CHRS, laid the foundation for the Capitol Hill Historic District:

Capitol Hill Prospectus 1967 Part 1

Capitol Hill Prospectus 1967 Part 2

 

 

 

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"Capitol Hill is a special place. We promote, preserve, and enhance the character of our historic neighborhoods."

Mailing Address: Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) P.O. Box 15264 Washington, DC 20003-0264

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