The mission of the DC Preservation League is to preserve, protect, and enhance the historic and built environment of Washington, DC, through advocacy and education.
St. Elizabeths West Campus Walking Tour – July 20th
Join us for a walking tour of the historic west campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital, a National Historic Landmark.
History of the plant: Even industrial heating plants deserve their place in the District’s registry of historic landmarks
Excitement has surrounded the development and preservation communities with the General Services Administration’s auction of the West Heating Plant located next to Rock Creek in the Georgetown Historic District.
St. Elizabeths Hospital – A History
Interesting stories and many many photos of the campus’ rich history.
Smithsonian Arts & Industries Members Only Tour!
It is the Nation’s best-preserved example of nineteenth century world’s fair or exposition architecture.
2016 Preservation Plan Available for Public Comment
The DC Historic Preservation Office (HPO) has completed and is seeking public comments on a draft of the District of Columbia’s historic preservation plan, Enriching our Heritage, 2016.
DC Preservation League to Receive 2013 Institute Honor Award From AIA
DCPL is the recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2013 Institute Honor Award for Collaborative Achievement.
2012 End-of-Year Appeal
As 2012 draws to a close, we would like to thank you for your past support of the DC Preservation League and ask you to please consider making an end-of-year donation to help DCPL continue its vital work in Washington’s historic downtown and neighborhoods.
Mt. Zion Cemetery/Female Union Band Cemetery and Alexander Crummell School Top List of 2012 Most Endangered Places in Washington
The DC Preservation League (DCPL), Washington’s only citywide non-profit organization promoting the preservation and enhancement of the District’s historic and built environment, released its annual list of Most Endangered Places in Washington for 2012.
Old Post Office Presentation of Proposed Redevelopment
In case you were not able to make it to the DCPL Annual Memebership Meeting or would like to see it again, here is the presentation of the proposed redevelopment by the Trump Organization and Design Team.
2012 Annual Membership Meeting at the Old Post Office
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