Photo Contest 2020 – The Capitol Hill Home
In anticipation of the 63rd anniversary of the Mothers Day House and Garden Tour, the Society held a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries were due Sunday, March 15, 2020. (more…)
CHRS Response to NYT “When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities”
Response to “When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities”, Binyamin Appelbaum, New York Times, January 26, 2020, by Beth Purcell, President, Capitol Hill Restoration Society followed by a response from Nicholas A. Redding, Executive Director, Preservation Maryland: (more…)
FCC Returns Rules Allowing Small Cell Site Reviews
There now must be a review before deployment of 5G and Small Cells pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). (more…)
Sustainability Guide for Existing and Historic Properties Approved
The District’s Sustainability Guide for Existing & Historic Properties was approved by the Historic Preservation Review Board. (more…)
2020 Cornerstone Award
CHRS was honored by CM Anita Bonds with a Cornerstone Award at a ceremony in the District Building on January 22, 2020. (more…)
Call Box Revitalization – Preservation Café – postponed
Because of serious Covid-19 concerns that might affect the health and safety of the members and friends of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, Call Box Revitalization Project Part II, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020, will be postponed until fall. (more…)
Survey – Eastern Market Strategic Planning
A major component of the Eastern Market Strategic Planning Process is listening to stakeholders. Whether you’re a community member, a customer, a nearby business owner, a market vendor or merchant, Architrave wants to know how Eastern Market can better serve you. Responses are due February 14, 2020. Click here to take the survey.
Rosenwald Fellowships – Village Voices
Tuesday, February 4, 7-8 pm, at the Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE, Stephanie Deutsch will talk about the people who received Rosenwald fellowships, including alumni who participated in the Brown v. Board of Education case. (more…)