Jan 25, 2017 | Not on Home, Shotgun House 1229 E Street SE, Uncategorized
Capitol Hill residents were recently treated to a rare glimpse of the past at the site of the Shotgun House at 1229 E Street, SE. Passers-by have doubtless noticed that the Shotgun House is no longer standing. What they may not know is that it has been carefully dis-assembled and the materials inventoried, so that it can be moved and restored very near its original location. In the meantime, the site is an active archaeological dig – a very rare occurrence in the Capitol Hill Historic District and an opportunity for neighbors and historians to learn more about early life in the nation’s capitol. (more…)
Jan 14, 2017 | Not on Home, Walking Tours
CHRS did a walking tour of the alley in square 1075, historically known as 15 1/2 street, in 2010. (more…)
Jan 14, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home
The Overbeck Capitol Hill History lecture series continues its 2016-17 year on Monday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. at Hill Center when local historian Hayden Wetzel takes a look at the often-neglected neighborhood of Buzzard Point, SW, located close to Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard along the Anacostia River. (more…)
Jan 7, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home
On Thursday, February 9, Capitol Hill Village (CHV) will host “Age Friendly DC — What should be happening in DC to support seniors?
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Jan 7, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home
On Tuesday, February 21, 7 p.m. at the NE Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE. L. Marie Guillory has lived a life of many chapters and paths. (more…)
Jan 2, 2017 | Not on Home, Public Space, Uncategorized
CHRS encourages residents to adhere to these best practices (summarized from the District guidelines), which will contribute to the robust growth and general health of Capitol Hill’s public space trees.
District regulations regarding Tree Space Beautification (in ,pdf format)
Tree Space Beautification Best Practices (in .pdf format): (more…)
Nov 29, 2016 | House Research Resources, Not on Home, Uncategorized
The D.C. Historic Preservation Office hosts HistoryQuest DC, a GIS-based web map that provides historical data on approximately 127,000 extant buildings in Washington, D.C. The historic data is easily retrievable and can be queried and mapped, providing a new tool for illustrating the city’s building history and patterns of urban development.
Nov 28, 2016 | Calendar, Not on Home
On Wednesday, January 3, 7 p.m. at the NE Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE. Tom Zaniello will discuss his investigative book, “California’s Lamson Murder Mystery: Depression Era Case that Divided Santa Clara County” (more…)
