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Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction, Record of Decision
The Federal Highway Administration issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction Project, November 4, 2014. The decision approves the requested proposed temporary closure of Interstate 695 ramps located at 6th and 8th Streets SE in...
FAQs on Historic Districts
In response to questions from the community about historic districts, CHRS asked the DC Historic Preservation Office to provide FAQs concerning historic districts. Here is their response: Historic Preservation Frequently Asked Questions [DC Historic Preservation...
North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association (NLPNA)
North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association (NLPNA) (email) 2020 Issues: Buzz April 2020 Buzz March 2020 Buzz February 2020 Buzz January 2020 2019 Issues: Buzz December 2019 Buzz December 2019 Buzz November 2019 Buzz October 2019 Buzz September 2019 Buzz August 2019...
DC Preservation League Mayoral Candidate Historic Preservation Questionnaire
The DC Preservation League, with the input from its partners, put forth a questionnaire to the 2014 candidates for DC Mayor to gain insight on their views on critical issues affecting the preservation, protection, and economic reuse of the city’s built heritage. Ten...
Plan for Remediation at Washington Gas Site in SE DC
In September 2014, the National Park Service and District of Columbia approved a plan to address contamination in the soil in the area southeast of Water Street, beneath and east of the 11th Street Bridge. Additional information: NPSwashGasCleanUp100914eap
Preservation Cafe: Ruth Trocolli, City Archaeologist
Dr. Ruth Trocolli, City Archaeologist with the Historic Preservation Office, was the featured speaker Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Ebenezers Coffee House. She and her associates presented her office’s archaeological Investigations during the Freeway Modification...
1229 E Street SE – “Shotgun House”
We believe that the owner of the shotgun house at 1229 E Street, SE has engaged in demolition by neglect by failing to maintain the building, and as a result, has blighted the surrounding neighborhood for a number of years. Neighbors on E Street have contacted CHRS...
Beyond the Boundaries – ANC 6C
Public meetings presenting Capitol Hill history "beyond the boundaries" and the potential of expanding the Capitol Hill Historic District. ANC 6C area: Tuesday, November 18, 7 - 9 pm, Northeast Library, 330 7th Street, NE. History beyond the boundaries CHRS has...
Beyond the Boundaries – ANC 6A
Public meetings presenting Capitol Hill history "beyond the boundaries" and the potential of expanding the Capitol Hill Historic District. ANC 6A area: Wednesday, November 5, 6:45 - 8:30 pm, Maury Elementary School, 13th and Constitution Avenue, NE. History beyond...
Candidates Forum, State Board of Education
Tuesday, October 14, 6 p.m. at Eastern SHS, 1700 East Capitol St. NE Moderated by students at Eastern SHS Non-partisan race; all candidates invited