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Shotgun House – Archaeology Dig in Progress
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...
Square 1075 – 15 1/2 Street SE
CHRS did a walking tour of the alley in square 1075, historically known as 15 1/2 street, in 2010. Alley dwellings were built in Square 1075 in 1891. Early residents worked at the brewery nearby (where Safeway is now). The Diamond Brewery is pictured in the...
Buzzard Point – from Indians to Soccer – Overbeck Lecture
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...
CHV Symposium – Age Friendly DC
On Thursday, February 9, Capitol Hill Village (CHV) will host "Age Friendly DC -- What should be happening in DC to support seniors? CHV's description of the program: Join Capitol Hill residents to hear about the accomplishments and opportunities in the Age Friendly...
Village Voices – Moving with Wisdom, Making African American History
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. One consistency has been her ability to seek truth and work towards a greater good. Marie grew up one of thirteen children, on a...
Tree Space Beautification
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...
HistoryQuest DC
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...
Village Voices – Lamson Murder Mystery
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", which tells how the wrongful conviction of David...
Capitol Hill in New York Times
New York Times reports on Capitol Hill in 11/20/2016 real estate section
Replacement front doors for Capitol Hill houses
Recently CHRS received several questions on what is an appropriate type of replacement door and where to buy one. Here are some ideas: Selecting an appropriate replacement door: The CHRS publication, Judith M. Capen, AIA, "Entrance - When a Door is More Than a...