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Following their triumphant introduction on the Ed Sullivan show, The Beatles’ very first concert in North America began at 8:31 p.m. on February 11, 1964 at the Washington Coliseum at 3rd & M Streets, NE.  The sell-out show was attended by 8,092 screaming fans.  This concert began the ‘British Invasion’ at the dawn of one of America’s most tumultuous eras, and would influence our collective culture for years to come.

50 years later, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, the DC Preservation League and Douglas Development Corporation will commemorate this iconic event at the landmark Uline Arena (later known as the Washington Coliseum) with a tribute performance by the nationally renowned band – Beatlemania Now.

Proceeds from the event benefit the advocacy and education programs of the DC Preservation League to preserve and protect the historic resources of our nation’s capital.

www.beatlesyesterdayandtoday.com 

Tickets: $100 seated; $45 standing room

DCPL Member Ticket Pre-sale: October 30, 2013*
Public Ticket Sale: November 1, 2013

* DCPL Members will be emailed a link and a code in advance of the public sale as a benefit of membership. 

 

DCPL Members Only Tour!

These tours have been rescheduled 

Saturday, November 23rd and December 7th, 2013
10:00AM to 12:00PM
1600 I Street, NW
Metro: Farragut North ( Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue/Orange Line)

Designed by I.M. Pei & Partners in 1967-68 and constructed over the next three years, the landmark Third Church of Christ, Scientist, and Christian Science Monitor Building at 16th and Eye streets, NW, constitute a complex of extraordinary architectural distinction for Washington, DC. Slated for demolition and redevelopment in 2014, the proposed mixed-use office and retail project will include a 10,000 square foot church and meeting space for the existing congregation.

Please join the DC Preservation League for an educational tour of the site and church edifice led by Professor Richard Longstreth.

DCPL MEMBERS ONLY!
Space Is Limited

Special thanks to the Third Church of Christ, Scientist Board of Trustees and ICG Properties for allowing access to the site.

Currently both tours are full. If you would like to be placed on the wait list please email Amanda at amanda@dcpreservation.org

The DC Preservation League is excited to announce its move to the Dupont Circle neighborhood where we will continue our work to preserve, protect and enhance the historic resources of our Nation’s Capital for current and future generations to enjoy.

New Location as of August 26, 2013:
1221 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 5A
Washington, DC 20036
T 202.783.5144
F 202.783.5596

Thank you all for your support!

The Historic Preservation Office is pleased to announce the availability of nomination forms for the 2014 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. The awards ceremony is slated for May 2014 to coincide with Preservation Month. Nominations are due Friday, October 11 at 5 pm.

CLICK HERE for the nomination form.

 

Awards will be selected by committee to recognize individuals, initiatives, and completed projects in the following categories:

• Archaeology: Recognition of outstanding achievements in contributing to the understanding of the past through archaeology.

• Design and Construction: Recognition of exceptional design work in restoration, rehabilitation, and/or new construction affecting a landmark or property in a historic district. Projects of all sizes and levels of complexity are encouraged. Submissions may be submitted for residential, commercial, public or institutional categories work. Projects must have been completed within the past three years to be eligible.

• Education: Recognition of innovative and exceptional preservation educational programs, curricula, or informational tools that focus on preservation and history. Outstanding media coverage of preservation issues by reporters, writers, publishers and publications are also eligible.

• Lifetime Achievement: Recognition of an individual who has made significant, long-term (20+ years) contributions to the preservation of Washington’s architectural and cultural resources.

• Stewardship: Recognition of efforts on behalf of a significant historic resource listed in the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites or the National Register of Historic Places that exemplifies superior stewardship and preservation.

• Volunteerism and Community Involvement: Recognition of volunteer efforts of an individual, group of individuals, or an organizations involved in preservation advocacy, projects or initiatives.

 

CLICK HERE for the nomination form.

 

 

Armed Forces Retirement Home
3700 North Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20011
Saturday, August 10, 2013
10:00am-12:00pm

The Sherman Building is located adjacent to the Lincoln Cottage on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in northwest DC.  This impressive masonry building was constructed between 1852 and 1891 and is the product of local architectural luminaries including Barton S. Alexander, Edward C. Clark, and William M. Poindexter & Co. Today, the building is the focal point of the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Historic Landmark.

The 160-year old landmark building sustained extensive damage during the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the mid-Atlantic region on August 23, 2011. During the earthquake, over 200 stones fell from the building. Remaining masonry parapets were left jumbled in place, and substantial cracks in the 120-foot iconic clock tower were visible from the ground. In the face of this devastation, AFRH immediately began emergency stabilization efforts and prepared the damaged building for Hurricane Irene, which hit DC only four days after the earthquake. AFRH then undertook months of extensive planning and assessment before commencing a comprehensive repair effort in August 2012. In less than a year, a broad program of structural remediation and masonry reconstruction has led to the successful recovery of this key historic resource.

Space is limited!

Click here to register!

Saturday, June 08, 2013
Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building
National Mall
Metro: Smithsonian (Blue/Orange Line)

Tour Times
9-10:15 am
10:30 – 11:45 am

Join the DC Preservation League and the Smithsonian Institution for a tour of the Arts and Industries Building (AIB). Designed by Adolf Cluss and Paul Schulze to house the rapidly growing collections of the National Museum, AIB was built between April, 1879 and March, 1881. It is the Nation’s best-preserved example of nineteenth century world’s fair or exposition architecture.

Due to lack of funds, the building fell into a state of disrepair. Concerns over a leaking roof and structural deficiencies caused the Smithsonian to close the building to the public in 2004. In 2009, Smithsonian began efforts to repair the building’s shell including structural repairs, the replacement of the roof and windows, and improvements to bring the building into compliance with current codes for wind, snow, seismic and blast performance.

DCPL Members Only!
Space Is Limited!

9:00am Tour Registration
10:30am Tour:  This tour is full!

 

Must Sign Up By Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14!

St. Elizabeths West Campus Walking Tour
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:00am-12:00pm

Join the DC Preservation League in partnership with the General Services Administration for a walking tour of the historic west campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital, a National Historic Landmark. Tours of St. Elizabeths campus are being offered on a limited basis depending on the course of construction activity.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Because of security issues walk-ons will not be permitted on the tour.

Click here to register.

Friday, May 10, 2013
9:00am-12:00pm
Gallaudet University, Kellogg Conference Center
800 Florida Avenue, NE

These sessions are both full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list please email amanda@dcpreservation.org with your contact information and your DC Real Estate/Appraiser ID number. 

Join the DC Preservation League, DC Real Estate Commission and District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers for educational sessions that examine historic preservation in Washington, DC.

Historic Preservation 101 provides a brief history of the historic preservation movement in Washington, advice on how to navigate the historic district requirements, tips on historic preservation funding and the value of façade easements.

Historic Preservation 201 delves deeper in to the process of designating historic landmarks and districts, renovation of a historic property, the historic preservation review process and integration historic resources with new construction.

No Cost 3 Hour Continuing Education Credit Available to DC Real Estate Licensees and DC Real Estate Appraiser Licensee
Free to ANC Commissioners
$60 to Non Licensees

 

 

The event is currently full and we are no longer accepting reservations.
If you are an award recipient, sponsor or wish to be added to the wait list, please contact amanda@dcpreservation.org 

 

Monday, May 6, 2013
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
7:00pm – Ceremony
Reception to Follow

The DC Office of Planning, Historic Preservation Office and DC Preservation League cordially invite you to the 2013 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Awards ceremony begins at 7:00 with a reception to follow.

CLICK HERE to register.

CLICK HERE to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

 

Presented By

              

 

Sponsored in Part By

Landmark Partner

 

Capstone Partners

 

Keystone Partners

 

Cornerstone Partners

Carr Properties
Hartman-Cox Architects
Quinn Evans Architects

 

Foundation Partners

The Christman Company
Holland & Knight LLP
Martin Ditto
Forest City Washington
SK&A Group
Wagner Roofing
Zuckerman Gravely

Recent years have brought significant changes to the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, and more change is on the horizon.  Tarek Bolden from the Office of Planning will explain the role of “Small Area Plans” in directing the development of a community, separating conservation areas from those appropriate for greater redevelopment, while Steve Cochran, also from Planning, will talk about how zoning and other land use tools can be used to shape a community.  State Historic Preservation Officer, David Maloney, will discuss how redevelopment can take place in a manner that is respectful to existing character, highlighting the lessons learned from Potomac Place, and  Todd Ray from Studio 27 will share his firm’s vision for the neighborhood.  Architect and local resident, Eric Jenkins will join the speakers to conclude the evening with a panel discussion of the issues raised.

Cost:
$10 for Members and Southwest Residents
$20 for Non-members

 Click Here to register.