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600 Mass Ave Passes Another HPRB Milestone & 709-711 D St Action (Union Hardware)
During the October 5, 2006 meeting of the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), the 600 Mass Ave mega-project passes another milestone: 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (609-631 I Street, NW), HPA #06-289, concept/demolition, new construction. The board approved the staff report including conceptual approval with suggestions for further refinements. Vote 6-0. We think the developer is […]
Pic Of The Week – Morning Rising
A westward look at the rising sun coming off the Old Post Office building at 12th and Penn Ave. Note the former USA Today building located in Rosslyn (bottom right).
Last Day To Register To Vote In The ANC Elections
Today, October 10, is the last day to register to vote in DC’s general election. The general election is where we vote for new ANC commissioners. You can begin the registration process online, but don’t forget to postmark the mail-in portion by the end of today.
Artist, Architect Maya Lin to speak at American Art Museum
In 1981, Yale undergraduate Maya Lin entered a public design competition for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The 21-year-old student’s design was selected, amidst controversy. Since then, Lin has continued to create intensely private experiences within public spaces in the design of other outdoor installations and memorials, including the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. Maya […]