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DC World War I Memorial
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Upcoming Events |
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Holmead Village Walking Tour
Real-estate Mogul Harry Wardman built 3,000 rowhouses in Washington between 1898 and 1938. Join DCPL as we walk through Holmead Village to visit turn-of-the-century houses, front porches and community houses. Led by Wardman expert Sally Berk.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Metro: Columbia Heights (Green/Yellow Line)
Meet at the Tivoli Theatre
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 open to the public. The campus, where construction began in 1852, is a National Historic Landmark.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please email rsvp@dcpreservation.org to reserve your space.
Due to security on the site, reservations are required and walk-ons are not permitted.
District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
DCPL in cooperation with the DC Historic Preservation Office/Office of Planning will host the 2009 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
The 2009 awards program will honor significant contributions by individuals, organizations, and businesses promoting historic preservation in the District of Columbia. The event will draw people from all over the city to focus on the role preservation plays in shaping the character of Washington’s unique neighborhoods and its historic downtown.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
6:30 PM Ceremony
7:30 PM Reception
Business Attire
Free and Open to the Public
423 E Street, NW
Judiciary Square Metro (Red Line)
Photo Identification Required
Space is limited and reservations are required. Please rsvp by email to rsvp@dcpreservation.org or by phone to 202.783.5144.
DCPL would like to thank the following sponsors of this event:
 
Charron Consulting
Forrester Construction Company
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
Tadjer Cohen Edelson Associates, Inc.
US Bancorp Community Development Corporation
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Community Events and Programs |
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Reception and Exhibition to benefit the World War I Memorial Foundation
Join DCPL Past President Edwin Fountain for a Reception to Benefit the World War I Memorial and Exhibition of Photographs of the Last Survivors of World War I. Special guests include: The Honorable John Warner, former U. S. Senator, Warren Cox, FAIA, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, FAIA, Arthur Cotton Moore, FAIA.
Monday, November 9, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S Street, NW
Suggested Donation: $150
To RSVP or for more information: email elfountain@jonesday.com.
A Community Presentation
Historic Buildings of H Street, NE
Join architectural historians from the firm EHT Traceries, Inc. who will be presenting the results of the H Street Historic Building Survey to the community. The presentation will be held in the "Great Hall" of the Atlas, one of H Street's signature buildings. This is your opportunity to learn about H Street architecture from the pros. The evening will begin at 6:30 with light refreshments.
November 10th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE
Do you have community events that you would like included on the DCPL Calendar? Email them to rebecca@dcpreservation.org | |
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October 2009
DC War Memorial Gets Approval for Much Needed Face Lift.
On Thursday, October 2, the National Capital Planning Commission approved concept plans for the restoration and rehabilitation of the DC World War I Memorial located in West Potomac Park between the Lincoln and WWII Memorials.
The DC War Memorial, built in 1931 to honor District residents who died in the war effort was included in DCPL's list of Most Endangered Places for Washington, DC in 2003 and 2006. Through DCPL's advocacy, this memorial has finally become a priority of the National Park Service (NPS) which received funds from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for its restoration and rehabilitation.
As described on the National Park Service website the undertaking to restore and rehabilitate the District of Columbia War Memorial entails the conservation and selected restoration of the marble structure, restoration of the historic landscape character, and the restoration and/or rehabilitation of the walkways leading to and around the memorial. Restoration will include cleaning and removal of general and biological soiling, calcium crusts and brown floor stain, blue-green copper stain, orange-red stains, old paint and water repellent that have collected or been applied to the memorial. The goal of the treatment of the marble is to produce a uniform appearance consistent with the structure's age and material character, and to achieve these results, with minimal intervention by repairing structural cracks, micro-cracks and spalled stone, removing previous cementitious repairs, and repointing. The NPS is also considering options for replacement and repair of the structure's gutter and internal column drain system, replication of the historic vault hatch, if possible, and upgrades to the lighting system so that appropriate lighting levels can be sustained. The project will also include re-establishment of the historic character of the vegetation around the Memorial.
The project is expected to be completed in 2012.
City Issues RFP for Franklin School
 The office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has issued an Request for Proposals (RFP) on the historic Franklin School, 925 13th Street, NW. Proposals are due January 19, 2010 and a pre-offer site tour will be given on Wednesday, November 4th at 10am.
The Franklin School, a National Historic Landmark, was designed by prominent architect Adolph Cluss and completed in 1869. It was hailed during the late 19th century, in America and abroad, as an ideal modern school building, winning awards for design in Vienna, Paris, Philadelphia, and New Orleans. Its highly visible location on Franklin Square in what was then a prestigious, residential neighborhood was meant to draw the attention of Congress and the nation to the housing of both administrative and educational facilities of the school district under one roof.
Franklin School, is one of thirteen buildings in Washington with an interior landmark designation. The building appeared in DCPL's list of Most Endangered Places for Washington, DC in 2005.
DCPL Welcomes Three New Members to its Board of Trustees
At its September 2009 quarterly meeting, the DCPL Board of Trustees voted to welcome three new members Steve Houff, Forrester Construction, Barbara Laurie, Deveroux Purnell Architects and Andrew Rollman, SmithGroup.
 Steve Houff is a project executive for the Education Group at Forrester Construction Company. He is a member of the US Green Building Council and is a LEED accredited professional. Steve has been involved extensively in the development and execution of strategic planning initiatives including Forrester's Sustainable Initiatives Strategic Goal Team. Some of Steve's notable preservation projects include Ford's Theatre, Junior League of Washington and the renovations at the Kennedy Warren. Steve will serve on DCPL's Landmarks Committee.
 Barbara Laurie has been practicing for 22 years with the firm of Devrouax & Purnell Architects, an African-American-owned architectural design firm in Washington, DC. She has been a project architect and project manager for a variety of buildings, including the renovation of the historic City Museum at Mt. Vernon Square. She is currently working on a new charter school for KIPP DC in Southeast Washington, DC and the renovation of a church building for the new Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, in southeast Washington. She is also the past president of the DC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Barbara will serve on DCPL's Education Committee and the Preservation Advisory Committee on African American Resources.
 Andrew Rollman has served as Principal Designer on many of SmithGroup’s significant projects including a number of the Washington, DC region’s complex historic preservation projects. Throughout his career, his interest in design has led him to a diversity of projects, from residential and commercial to educational facilities. Some of his notable preservation projects include Terrell Place, 7th and F Streets, NW, Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 901 K Street, NW and Andy will serve on DCPL's Project Review Committee.
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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