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CHRS News, newsletter for members

Published ten times a year, CHRS News keeps members up to date on issues affecting our community, coming Society and community events, and committee activites, along with special articles on the history of Capitol Hill.

2008 CHRS News Issues
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2007 CHRS News Issues
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2006 CHRS News Issues
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CHRS Historic Guidelines

Living in an old house in a vibrant historic district is a great pleasure. As residents of the Capitol Hill historic district, we all share in the responsibility of protecting the heritage of our community. Since many residents and property owners have questions about permits and restoration issues, CHRS developed guidelines to help us all be responsible stewards of our historic buildings and grounds.

CHRS Testimony, Resolutions and Documents

CHRS board members and volunteers represent the interests of the Society at a great variety of public hearings, meetings, and community events. They also correspond with city officials, media and other groups on behalf of the CHRS membership.

Book on Capitol Hill Homes Available Through CHRS at a Special Member Price

The Majesty of Capitol Hill, a book by Hill resident Thomas Grooms, is available at a special, discount price of $20 from the Capitol Hill Restoration Society.

Grooms, a Hill resident since 1969, is the author of numerous books and monographs on buildings and architecture in cities throughout the U.S.

Packed with stunning color photographs by Taylor Lednum, also a Hill resident, The Majesty of Capitol Hill is a beautiful coffee table book that offers a rare glimpse into more than 20 of Capitol Hill's most interesting houses, both inside and out. Readers will learn more about the house in which Charles Lindberg grew up, the local haunts of William F. (Buffalo Bill) Cody, and the real history of the "Philadelphia Row" houses on 11th Street, S.E.

The 144-page book highlights the rich urban context of Capitol Hill, includes details about significant and well-known Hill buildings and sites, and examines the charming exteriors and stylish interiors of more than two dozen homes of various styles of 19th century American architecture.

To purchase a copy of this important publication for $20, complete the PDF form below, print and mail with your payment (by check) to:

Capitol Hill Restoration Society
P.O. Box 15264
Washington, DC 20003-0264

Open book order form (PDF file)

NOTE: To avoid the shipping charge, you also may pick up your book(s) at the CHRS office at 420 10th Street S.E. (corner of 10th & Pennsylvania). Please call (202) 543- 0425 to arrange for pick-up.

Questions: Call CHRS at (202) 543-0425 or email: info@chrs.org

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