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Early 20th Century Postcard of the
Organization of American States
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Upcoming Events |
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Walking Tours of
St. Elizabeths West Campus
DCPL and GSA hold monthly two-hour walking tours of St. Elizabeths West Campus that are free and open to the public. The campus, where construction began in 1852, is a National Historic Landmark.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Reservations are required. No walk-on's permitted.
RSVP to rsvp@dcpreservation.org
Historic Preservation 101/201
Join DCPL and speakers from the DC Historic Preservation Office and the L’Enfant Trust for educational sessions that overview historic preservation in Washington.
Historic Preservation 101 provides a brief history of the DC historic preservation movement, advice on how to navigate historic district requirements, and tips on historic preservation funding, and the value of façade easements.
This year, DCPL is pleased to offer a new session, Historic Preservation 201. This program delves deeper into the process of designating historic landmarks and districts, renovation of a historic property, the historic preservation review process and integrating historic resources with new construction.
FREE to DC Real Estate Commission and
DC Board of Appraisers Licensees.
3 Hours Continuing Education Credit Available
$40 for DCPL Members
$60 for Non-Members
Friday, May 7, 2010
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Gallaudet University
Kellogg Conference Center
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Metro Station: Florida Avenue/Gallaudet University
Space is limited and registration is required;
To register email rsvp@dcpreservation.org or call 202.783.5144 with the following information:
Full Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Licenses Number and Class Choice:101 or 201
Do you have an idea for a lecture, tour or event? Let us know what neighborhoods or buildings you are interested in learning more about.
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Community Events and Programs |
Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s House and Garden Tour
Join CHRS for its53rd annual house and garden tour. Proceeds from the tour will be used to support CHRS’s Beyond the Boundaries effort, which seeks to catalogue and describe historic properties in areas adjacent to the Capitol Hill Historic District. Tickets are available for $25 before the tour and for $30 Mother’s Day weekend. For more informationsee CHRS's web site (www.chrs.org) or contact the office at 202.543.0425.
May 8-9, 2010
Do you have community events that you would like included on the DCPL Calendar? Email them to rebecca@dcpreservation.org | |
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March 2010
A Landmark Building Centennial
Join the DC Preservation League on April 22nd, as we celebrate the centennial of the Organization of American States Building at 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW.
The Organization of American States (formerly known as the Pan-American Union) was built in 1910 and designed by Paul Philippe Cret (1876-1945). The imposing classical stone building and its red tile roof has elements which allude to the Spanish Colonial Architecture in South America. Inside, the building is organized around a planted patio covered by a sliding glass roof. Cret was born in Lyon and attended the L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. As a preeminent interpreter of the Beaux Arts style, Cret designed the National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Historical Park, public buildings in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit, and the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Federal Reserve Board Building, the Duke Ellington and Connecticut Avenue bridges over Klingle Valley in Washington, DC. Cret designed the OAS Building with Albert Kelsey and its design and construction from 1907-1910 make this building Cret’s first major commission, and the one that set the standard for his significant career to follow.
Tickets are $100 each and proceeds support DCPL's education and outreach programs across the city.
Click Here to purchase your tickets now!
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City Accepting Nominations for Annual Historic Preservation Awards
The DC Historic Preservation Office is accepting nominations for the Eighth Annual District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The 2010 awards program, slated for November will honor significant contributions by individuals, organizations and businesses promoting historic preservation in the District of Columbia. The application deadline is 5 pm, Friday, April 30.
Click Here for application.
Leave a Legacy
For 39 years, DCPL has worked to protect Washington's historic and built environment through its advocacy and education programs. This workis made possible through the generous donations of time and money from members and supporters.
Join DCPL's newly formed Heritage Society today by making a bequestor other "planned gift" that will continue to help further our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance historic resourcesin your community for generations to come.
We look for your support in protecting Washington's built past and ensuring DCPL's future.
Click here to view the Heritage Society Gift Formthat can be modified at any time.
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Are you an Advocate?
Join our new e-advocacy network to receive periodic legislative alerts designed to give you the tools and information you need to advocate for historic preservation. To join, send an email to advocacy@dcpreservation.org with complete contact information.
Interested in Volunteering?
Call the office or send an email. Click here to learn more about DCPL committees and other volunteer opportunities.
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It's easy. Go to iGive, select the DC Preservation League, and a portion of what you spend on purchases from retailers like GAP, Home Depot, and Best Buy will be donated to DCPL!
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