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Zoning Rewrite

CHRS Final Comments on 08-06A, Zoning Rewrite (09/25/2015) Response from Zoning Commission (12/15/2014) CHRS Comments to Zoning Commission regarding Zoning Rewrite (11/03 & 04/2014) Zoning Rewrite Transcript – CHRS testimony begins on page 25 Proposed Zoning...

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2014 House Tour Thank-you

We are deeply grateful to all those who supported the 57th Annual House and Garden Tour, including the home and garden owners, the House Captains, the advertisers, those who contributed financially, the eight businesses serving as ticket outlets and the Tour staff....

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Preservation Cafe: Alley Buildings of Capitol Hill

Kim Protho Williams, an architectural historian with the DC Historic Preservation Office, spoke on a recently completed DC Historic Alley Buildings Survey at the May 2014 Preservation Cafe. The goal of the project is to provide an inventory of historic alleys and...

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Mothers Day House and Garden Tour 2014

THE 2014 CAPITOL HILL HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR: May 10 & 11 This Mother’s Day, come explore Our Homes, Our Gardens and Our History Saturday May 10 from four to seven p.m. Sunday May 11 from twelve until five p.m. Mother’s Day Weekend. Mothers (and Fathers) coming to...

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Volunteers needed for House and Garden Tour

“Our volunteer driven organization helps protect Capitol Hill’s residential and commercial character. The House and Garden Tour is our largest fund raiser. If you would like to provide assistance in support of the Tour, particularly during Tour weekend, please contact...

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Anacostia Boat Tour

CHRS is partnering with the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) so sponsor a special tour of the river, Saturday, May 17, 9-11 a.m.  

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Preservation Cafe: Historic Waterfront of Washington, DC

Capitol Hill author John R. Wennersten discussed his new book, The Historic Waterfront of Washington, DC at the April Preservation Cafe.  John R. Wennersten, Capitol Hill resident and author, was the April 2014 Preservation café speaker. He has written a new book,...

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The Washington Coliseum, The Forgotten Landmark

Presented by the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library. Tuesday, April 8,  6:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St., NE. A screening of the documentary by filmmaker Jason Hornick, followed by a panel discussion.

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Paddling and Preserving Capitol Hill’s River

Preceded by CHRS Membership Meeting. Thursday, March 27, 2014 7-8:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE.  Co-sponsored by the Anacostia Watershed Society. Discover boating and conservation activities; learn about docks and kayak rentals; pick up the newly...

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Researching Your House History

Sponsored by the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St., NE  Join Washingtoniana Librarian Michele Castro for this introduction to discovering the hidden stories of your District home,...

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