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Jul 08, 2022

This Historic Church Taught Black Children During Segregation. Now, It’s Getting A New Building

After sustaining flood damage, the Scotland AME church will restore its original building and construct a new sanctuary.

Oct 05, 2012

D.C. Considering Historic Streetcars and Car Barns

The D.C. Department of Transportation wants to roll back the clock by purchasing and renovating historic streetcars for the line along H Street NE.

Sep 11, 2012

After Two Years of Renovations, Mt. Pleasant Branch Library Prepares to Open

The Mt. Pleasant Branch Library opens tomorrow after over two years worth of work that saw a new addition built while the library’s historic core was maintained.

Nov 28, 2010

Looking Back: City Tavern Club

Photo by Wikipedia user APK. For this week’s entry, let’s look at a building that is steeped in the privileged and exclusive past of our city and its founding fathers. It’s a pretty plain-looking brick building you’ve probably walked by dozens of times in Georgetown and never noticed. City Tavern Club, 3206 M Street NW, was constructed in 1796 and first managed by Clement Sewall, who served in the American Revolution. The tavern was…

Feb 04, 2009

Know Any Endangered Historic Places?

If so, the DC Preservation League needs your help. They’re putting together their annual Most Endangered Places in Washington list and they’re calling for submissions from the public. Endangered places can be “buildings, parks or other landscaped areas, or even vistas and other aspects of the city’s unique planned history.” Nomination forms and past lists can be found on their website, but hurry! Submissions must be postmarked by this Friday, February 6. Photo by…

 
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