Support for Protecting Historic Homes Amendment Act of 2023
Posted on March 26, 2024
CHRS testimony in support of “Protecting Historic Homes Amendment Act of 2023“
Posted on March 26, 2024
CHRS testimony in support of “Protecting Historic Homes Amendment Act of 2023“
Posted on March 11, 2024
A message from CHRS President, Angie Schmidt: We know that there is a lot of concern about a zoning matter involving one of our neighborhood restaurants, Pacci’s Trattoria. CHRS is not opposed to the business of Pacci’s and wish it, and all our other neighborhood businesses, much success, as they are important members of our community. The CHRS Zoning Committee strives to be unbiased and consistent in its opinions, and its role is one of guidance and advice. Read more »
Posted on February 28, 2024
Jaspreet Pahwa, Director of Capital Planning and Construction, DC Public Library presented a virtual Preservation Café “Restoring and Reimagining Capitol Hill’s Southeast Library,” February 27, 2024. The presentation was recorded. Read more »
Posted on February 21, 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.
Posted on October 29, 2023
Potential redevelopment of the RFK Stadium site has been a subject of discussion for decades. Joanna Kendig reports on recent community meetings and provides a list of a list of articles and resources about this important community issue.
Posted on September 1, 2023
Capitol Hill is home to many works of art painted on the exteriors of homes and businesses. We are continuing to add murals, as we find them. Read more »
Posted on August 4, 2023
The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) unanimously designated Eastern High School as a historic landmark on the DC Inventory of Historic Sites. Read more »
Posted on May 20, 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. Read more »