The Latest
Efforts continue to stop the CSX Tunnel Project
On February 2, 2015, the Committee of 100 filed a reply in support of its application for a preliminary injunction against the CSX tunnel project. This detailed legal document spells out the reasons the project should not go forward at this time. A hearing on the...
CSX – Virginia Avenue Tunnel
CSX and its contractor, Clark/Parsons, are sponsoring an open house for the community from 4:30-7:30 p.m. this coming Thursday, February 5, 2015.The link below gives the details. If you’re at all concerned about the proposed disruptive tunnel construction and its...
More About the House and Garden Tour 2015
THE 2015 CAPITOL HILL HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: May 9 & 10 Mothers Day Weekend: Saturday May 9 from four to seven p.m. Sunday May 10 from twelve until five p.m.
May Preservation Cafe
The May 21, 2015 Preservation Cafe will be held at the Kaiser Permanente building, at 700 2nd St. NE. The presentation will begin at 7 pm. Topic to be determined.
ZC 14-11 – Testimony in Support of Anti-“Popup” TA
Beth Purcell, Chair, Historic Preservation Committee and Beyond the Boundaries, testified on January 15, 2015 in support of ZC 14-11 - a Text Amendment to the Zoning Code. ZC 14-11 testimony 01 15 2015
CHRS Adopts Parking Policy 2008
November 2008 CHRS Adopts Parking Policy The October CHRS Community Forum dealing with the zoning changes impacting parking in our neighborhood heard from several community representatives who have participated in the Zoning Task Force revision meetings and/or have...
Capitol Hill’s Long Tradition of Community Activism
By Lucinda Prout Janke Capitol Hill residents have a long history of activism. From its earliest days as a fledgling neighborhood, more than one actually, in the federal capital established in 1790, its inhabitants have proven activist and even a bit feisty....
Preservation Topics in Hill Rag
During the Society's 60th Birthday year, the Hill Rag is running a series of articles detailing our long history of community preservation. January 2015 - A Look at Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Early History by John Muller...
Pennsylvania Ave & Potomac Ave Intersection
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has proposed design alternatives (13MB) to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Potomac Avenues SE. CHRS supports the Rectangle Park or Ellipse Park proposals:CHRS Letter to...
CHRS urges Marines to build new barracks at available sites not impacting historic buildings
CHRS Comments to Marine Corps regarding meeting on December 1, 2014 (12/31/14) Information on the project: http://www.mbweis.com/Resources/Documents/MBW_106_handouts_01DEC14.pdf