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EV Charging Guidance
Electic Vehicle Charging Cord Guidance for crossing the public right-of-way in the District of Columbia
Zoning Protections for Solar
The following zoning regulations protect solar installations from development that would interfere with their operation. 11 DCMR Subtitle E, Chapter 2 206.3 Any new building, or alteration or addition to an existing building, including a rooftop structure or penthouse...
Reporting Illegal Construction
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. DOB’s website (dob. dc.gov) states that generally, the following are types of work...
The Last Lincoln Conspirator – Overbeck Lecture
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater on the evening of April 14, 1865, is a well-known and pivotal event in American history. What may be less well known is the local character of part of the story and the fate of John Surratt, the last...
DC Water and Sewer Infrastructure – Preservation Cafe
CHRS Board Member, Joanna Kendig, presented a virtual Preservation Café, DC Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Recording of event. Running water and modern sanitation are necessary for healthy living - and we now take them for granted -...
Cases Approved by HPRB
Listings of cases approved by the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) by time frame (files download in Excel): HPRB Approvals March 2023 - March 2024 HPRB Approvals March 2022-March 2023
Reporting Illegal Construction
Department of Buildings (formerly DCRA) regulates construction in the District. DOB’s website (dob.dc.gov) states: Generally, the following are types of work require building permits: New construction Additions Demolition Construction of retaining walls, decks,...
Antique Mantels with Modern Sensibilities – Preservation Cafe
Molly Acorn, Founder & Creator, Mantel House DC, presented "Antique Mantels with Modern Sensibilities" at a free, virtual Preservation Café, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. View a recording of the event. Molly Acorn is an independent designer, marketer, and architecture...
Art Walk 2023 Samples
Below you'll find a few examples of work by participants in the Art Walk, September 9 & 10, 2023.
Washington Navy Yard – Celebrating 224 Years – Overbeck
Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History announces a lecture: "Washington Navy Yard: Celebrating 224 Years in the Neighborhood" at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE), Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:30 pm. The speaker will be Samuel J. Cox,...