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Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street, NW
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Corcoran Gallery of Art Rooftop Tour
Join DCPL business member The Christman Company as they host a tour of the monumental skylight and roof project work at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, a 1897 Beaux Arts building designed by noted American architect Ernest Flagg.
See how the original leaking skylights are being replaced with new insulated glass that will reduce the solar load of the galleries by 60%. A complex coordination project, the museum must stay in operation during the removal and replacement of the skylights. In addition, copper and flat roofing is being replaced along with integral gutters, and all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be installed.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$15 DCPL members; $25 non-members
Metro: Farragut West (Orange or Blue Lines)
Space is limited to 30 participants.
Please email rsvp@dcpreservation.org to reserve your space.
Walking Tour of
St. Elizabeths West Campus
DCPL and the General Services Administration (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, December 19, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please email rsvp@dcpreservation.org to reserve your space.
Due to security at the site, reservations are required and walk-ons are not permitted.
Please note that the next tour of the property will not occur until March 2010.
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Community Events and Programs |
Tour Franklin School
The Deputy Mayor's Office of Pl anning and Economic Development (DPMED)is offering potential redevelopment teams the opportunity to tour the historic school. Click here for more information on the Request for Proposals issued by DPMED
Thursday, December 3, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Historic Franklin School
925 13th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Logan Circle House Tour
The annual Logan Circle Holiday House Tour is scheduled for Sunday, December 6. Visit Fathom Creative and the proprietors' residences above in the restored building at 1333 14th Street, N.W.; the former Louise Hand Laundry at 1405 12th Street, now a stylish residence owned by the proprietors of GoodWood on U Street; the condo of Ondine Karady, a finalist on Bravo's "Top Design" and a set designer for "Sex in the City" and her husband, Jim Rutenberg, a political correspondent for The New York Times at the Icon on 13th Street just below Logan Circle; and Darrel Rippeteau's mixed-use property at 1530 14th Street, where the gallery, the architectural studios, and selected residences open for the tour. Several of these properties have important art collections, distinguished architecture, and sophisticated design elements.
A reception at Studio Theatre will accompany the tour from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
Click here for more information.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Do you have community events that you would like included on the DCPL Calendar? Email them to rebecca@dcpreservation.org
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November2009
End of Year Giving!!
Washington has more protected buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites than any other jurisdiction in the United States. But there is still more to do - development pressures, gaps in preservation legislation and misconceptions about the value of our historic resources combine to threaten this rich heritage.
Washington’s built heritage can be saved. Your support ensures continued advocacy, outreach and educational programs that encourage preservation and sensitive economic development throughout the District of Columbia.
This holiday season, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution or give the gift of membership to a friend. Click here to go to our donation site.
2009 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
On November 18th,more than 400 individuals celebrated the 2009 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation at the Old DC Courthouse on Judiciary Square. The ceremony included a slide show and the presentation of 13 awards to individuals and project teams from across the city.
A special thank you to the sponsors of this event:
SmithGroup, Gould Property Company, Charron Consulting
Forrester Construction Company, Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Tadjer Cohen Edelson Associates, Inc., US Bancorp Community Development Corporation
Click here to view the slideshow presentation.
Click here to view photos from the event.
Click here to view the program.
Due to an administrative error, DCPL is re-running the ad below as a courtesy to our sponsor.
DCPL Welcomes Two New Members to its
Board of Trustees
At its September 2009 quarterly meeting, the DCPL Board of Trustees voted to welcome two new members Melissa Cohen, and Jeffrey Harris.
Melissa Cohen has more than 20 years of experience in preserving, restoring, and renovating historic buildings and is committed to preserving the built environment in keeping with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historic Properties. She directed the Preservation Studio at GTM Architects for 10 years and has been the project architect on a wide variety of historic projects, overseeing all phases of the design and construction process from existing conditions and feasibility studies through architecture design and contract administration. Melissa has worked on commercial, institutional, and mixed use projects, many of which are landmark building or are contributing structures in an historic district. Melissa will serve on DCPL's Development Committee.
 Jeffrey A. Harris ("Free") is an independent consultant who works with historic preservation organizations and historic sites on issues related to diversity. He also works on issues related to African American history. From 2005 until 2008, Jeffrey was the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s first Director for Diversity. In this position, his responsibilities included research, data compilation, and speaking engagements to address issues of diversity and historic preservation. Jeffrey joined the National Trust in February of 2003 as the Program Coordinator for the African American Historic Places Initiative (AAHPI).The AAHPI provided Jeffrey with an opportunity to work on a project focused on finding solutions to the challenges that African American historic places face. Jeffrey will continue to serve on DCPL's Preservation Advisory Committee on African American Resources.
Are you interested in a leadership roll with DCPL or do you know of someone who would be a good board member? Please contact Rebecca Miller at rebecca@dcpreservation.org.
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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.
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