How to Spot a Cheap Flip – Preservation Cafe
The presentation, titled “Top Ways to Spot a Cheap Flip,” focused on visible items that will indicate to potential buyers that a house was remodeled quickly. (more…)
Proposed Regulations Allowing Full-motion Electronic Signs
CHRS filed comments April 24, 2015 on DDOT’s proposed regulations allowing full-motion electronic signs in “Designated Entertainment Areas,” potentially including H Street, NE. (more…)
Public Space
DDOT issued Departmental Order No. 1-2014, April 30, 2014 in response to concerns raised by CHRS and others specifically about Reservation 266, but the Policy applies to all pocket parks under DDOT control. DDOT has since proposed Regulations that would implement this policy. Comments due May 2, 2015. (more…)
2015 House and Garden Tour
This annual Mothers Day weekend event will be held Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Tickets are good for both days. More details
CSX – Final Construction Plan
In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement, the final Construction Protection Plan and the official D.C. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Concurrence Letter have been made available on the Virginia Avenue Tunnel website.
Inaugural Dick Wolf Lecture Photos
 Hill Center |
 Anne Phelps delivers a proclamation from City Council |
 CHRS President Lisa Dale Jones holding proclamation |
 Lecture organizer, Monte Edwards |
 William King |
 Outlining current process |
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 Happy Birthday |
 Monte Edwards, Bill King and Lisa Dale Jones |
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 Wolf Family with Bill King |
 Nicky Cymrot and Mimi Wolf |
 King family |
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 Elizabeth Nelson |
 Beth Purcell |
 Mike Eck |
 Barbara Eck |
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 Nancy Metzger, Tersh Boasberg |
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 Monte Edwards, Janet Quigley, Gary Peterson |
Inaugural Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture – DC’s Historic Preservation Law
Do we need more objective criteria for evaluating demolition permits for historic properties? That question was addressed in a variety of ways by William B. King at the inaugural Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture on March 27, 2015 at HillCenter. Event Photos
Marines begin Environmental Impact Statement for new barracks
The Marine Barracks Washington proposal to replace their barracks building (BEQ) at 8th and I Streets, SE with a new BEQ is now in the Environmental Impact stage and a draft EIS has been issued. There will be a public meeting at Tyler School, 1001 G St. SE, on April 22, 2015, 5:30-8:30 pm. Additional information: www.mbweis.com.