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Public Space Application at 205 15th St. NE
On November 11, 2020, CHRS sent a letter of opposition to an application to erect an accessory building on public parking at 205 12th St. NE. Full text of letter re: 205 15th St. NE, #358240 An excerpt appears below: CHRS opposes the application of Sunny K. Petzinger,...
House & Garden Tour 2020 – Continues
Our free, 3-D, #StayAtHome House Tour has gone virtual! We can’t safely present an in-person tour due to the pandemic. But we’ve never skipped a year since the tradition began 63 years ago and we’re not going to start now. Nine houses are included, each a delight. ...
Mural Hunt
We're hoping you enjoyed the Whimsy of Capitol Hill Scavenger Hunt, our self-guided Historic Sites Walking Tour and our #StayatHomeHouseTour! If you're looking for another free, fun, family-friendly, socially-distanced activity try out the Mural Tour, now live! We've...
Union Station Expansion Project 2020 Update
Comments on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) draft environmental impact statement have been submitted. Rail traffic in the Northeast Corridor is projected to increase by 2040. To meet the need, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to expand Union...
Hill Center Pottery Show & Sale
Our friends at Hill Center are staging this annual event on November 13-15, 2020, on-line. It won't be quite the same, since you can't enjoy the tactile quality of the pieces. But it's good to have the tradition continue - and it will be very convenient! POTTERY ON...
Homicide on The Hill – Preservation Cafe
"Homicide on The Hill", Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Robert Pohl, a Capitol Hill neighbor, author, and professional tour guide will present "something spooky" for Halloween at this virtual Preservation Cafe. Like every neighborhood, Capitol Hill has had...
Virtual House Tour 2020
As you might guess, the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) won't have a physical House and Garden Tour this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But to keep the continuity of our annual tour (63 years!), and to keep in contact with the community at a safe...
Virtual House Tour #9: 511 Seward Square, SE
Home Owners: John K. McDonald and Gina T. Pruitt ★ 511 Steward Sq., SE VIRTUAL TOUR ★ Tour Highlights: ★ Vintage wallpapers, chandeliers, tin ceilings ★ There are six fireplaces in the house – four of them with spectacular fireplace surrounds. ★...
Virtual House Tour #8: 132 13th St. SE
Home Owners: Fynnette Eaton and Jim Miller ★ 132 13th Street, SE VIRTUAL TOUR ★ Tour Highlights: ★ Mosaics, mosaics, mosaics! ★ Rugs ★ Japanese and Chinese art and artifacts Fun to Find: ★ Dog’s head mask ★ White ceramic cat ★ American flag House...
Virtual Home Tour #7: 1345 F Street, NE
Home Owners: Ann and Mike Grace ★ 1345 F Street, NE VIRTUAL TOUR ★ Tour Highlights: ★ Extensive art collection, many of the watercolors by Mike – note the His & Hers portraits of Ann and Mike on the staircase and the Library of Congress interior at...