DC Preservation League
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.
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Save the Foundry Branch Trolley Trestle!
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Request for Proposals: The History of Latino Communities in Washington, DC
Proposals accepted through September 25, 2023.
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Most Endangered Places
Three Sites Added To List
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Legacy Businesses
A legacy business is generally defined as a long-standing business that has contributed to a city's community history and cultural identity in a significant way.
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DC Preservation League's Testimony
The DC Council's 2023 Performance and Budget Oversight Hearings
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Places and Spaces
You can help protect DC’s historic places and spaces.
Become a member or donate today!
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Historic Preservation
Encourages economic vitality.
Builds appreciation for the city’s history.
Promotes a sense of community and place.
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Historic Landmarks and Districts
DC is home to more than 750 individual landmarks and over 70 historic districts.
See what’s protected in your neighborhood at DC Historic Sites!
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Events and Educational Programming

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New Deal Art & Architecture at the William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building

                 September 20th @ 2:00 PM EST

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Virtual Design & Construction in Historic Preservation (Webinar)

September 27th @ 12:00 PM EST

Garfinckels Micucci
Historical Department Stores of Downtown DC: Walking Tour

September 30th @ 11:00 AM EST

DC Historic Sites

Old Post Office
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Bloomingdale Historic District
Capital Traction Company Union Station
Uptown Theater

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DC Preservation League
641 S Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001

Tel: (202) 783-5144
Email: info@dcpreservation.org

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