Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Community Day events on Sep. 22

by ANC 2F
September 13, 2018September 13, 2018

September 22nd is Historic Preservation Community Day! Morning lectures include architectural history of DC, history of the preservation movement, city regulations for historic districts and historic landmarks with information on the homeowner grant program. Afternoon technical discussions include how to research your house history and historic window rehabilitation, maintenance and replacement. Afternoon preservation stations… Read More »Historic Preservation Community Day events on Sep. 22

District Cancel’s ICE-DC’s Museum Bid for Historic Franklin School

by ANC 2F
February 9, 2015

From today’s Washington Business Journal: The District has ended a nonprofit’s ambitious bid to transform the Franklin School into a center of the arts, issuing a new solicitation for a partner to rehabilitate the facility at 925 13th St. NW “for a suitable use that is compatible with the building’s… Read More »District Cancel’s ICE-DC’s Museum Bid for Historic Franklin School

Historic Franklin School To Become Art Museum

by ANC 2F
February 4, 2014February 5, 2014

Image credit: DCist.com Yesterday, the Mayor’s office issued a news release announcing the selection of the partnership between EastBanc Inc. and ICE-DC for the redevelopment of the historic Franklin School. The space will be converted into a contemporary arts, performance, and educational destination. The site will also include a new… Read More »Historic Franklin School To Become Art Museum

What do you want to see at the Franklin School?

by ANC 2F
November 12, 2013May 19, 2014

At its December meeting on Wednesday, December 4, the Commission will consider the four proposed projects for the Historic Franklin School, and advise the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development on which project is in the best interests of our community. The four proposals are: CoStar Group & Abdo… Read More »What do you want to see at the Franklin School?

Historic Franklin School Redevelopment Presentations

by ANC 2F
October 29, 2013May 19, 2014

In July of this year, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) selected four teams to develop proposals for the redevelopment of the historic Franklin School (facing the east side of Franklin Square). On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 5:30 While consuming the tablet, stay away… Read More »Historic Franklin School Redevelopment Presentations