Rosedale Development History Presentation Now Available

The Rosedale Development History Presentation presented by EHT Tracies and sponsored by CHRS and RCA is now available to view.  The focus area is bounded by East Capitol Street, Benning Road, 15th Street and 19th Street.  This presentation is a wonderful window into how Rosedale and Far Northeast Capitol Hill naturally developed and why different styles of architecture were used.

Enjoy!

Tomorrow - Rosedale's Development History Presentation!

Pleae join the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) and the Rosedale Citizens’ Alliance (RCA) tomorrow evening as we learn about the "Development History of the Rosedale Neighborhood."

When - Tuesday, March 8, 2011 from 6:15pm – 8:00pm

• 6:15pm-6:45pm - Social hour with light refreshments
• 6:45pm - 7pm - Greeting from RCA and a brief CHRS Business Meeting
• 7pm - 8pm - Featured presentation

Location - The temporary Rosedale Recreation Center at the shuttered Gibbs ES, 500 19th Street NE

 

The CHRS and the RCA are sponsoring a presentation on historic buildings by EHT Traceries, a well-known architectural history firm.

 

This presentation will describe the development history of the area approximately bounded by H Street/Benning Road (north); East Capitol Street (south); 15th Street (west); and 19th Street (east). Rosedale, which lies within these boundaries, is a distinctive neighborhood that developed over the late 19th and early 20th centuries, just a stone’s throw from the H Street commercial corridor Find out who developed the neighborhood and learn about the different types of architecture and buildings from knowledgeable architectural historians.

 

This event is free, open to the public and brought to you in part by the CHRS “Beyond the Boundaries” program, which seeks to promote the appreciation of neighborhood history and support historic preservation efforts outside the boundaries of the Capitol Hill Historic District.

 

For more details, visit Capitol Hill Restoration Society's website.

Save the Date - Rosedale's Development History Presentation

Pleae join the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) and the Rosedale Citizens’ Alliance (RCA) as we learn about the "Development History of the Rosedale Neighborhood."

When - Tuesday, March 8, 2011 from 6:15pm – 8:00pm

• 6:15pm-6:45pm - Social hour with light refreshments
• 6:45pm - 7pm - Greeting from RCA and a brief CHRS Business Meeting
• 7pm - 8pm - Featured presentation

Location - The temporary Rosedale Recreation Center at the shuttered Gibbs ES, 500 19th Street NE

The CHRS and the RCA are sponsoring a presentation on historic buildings by EHT Traceries, a well-known architectural history firm.

This presentation will describe the development history of the area approximately bounded by H Street/Benning Road (north); East Capitol Street (south); 15th Street (west); and 19th Street (east). Rosedale, which lies within these boundaries, is a distinctive neighborhood that developed over the late 19th and early 20th centuries, just a stone’s throw from the H Street commercial corridor Find out who developed the neighborhood and learn about the different types of architecture and buildings from knowledgeable architectural historians.

This event is free, open to the public and brought to you in part by the CHRS “Beyond the Boundaries” program, which seeks to promote the appreciation of neighborhood history and support historic preservation efforts outside the boundaries of the Capitol Hill Historic District. 

For more details, visit Capitol Hill Restoration Society's website.

Bill to Rename Rosedale Community Center's Field in honor Mamie "Peanut" Johnson

Below is a public notice on a hearing to include a bill to rename the Rosedale Community Center field in honor of Mrs. Mamie "Peanut" Johnson. She was one of three black women that played in the National Negro Baseball League. Mamie played with the Indianapolis Clowns from 1953-55. She was discovered on the Rosedale Field while playing baseball and still lives in the Rosedale Community.

Details are listed below if you wish to speak and attend the hearing.

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Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole
Notice of Public Hearing

John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004

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Abbreviated Notice
CHAIRMAN VINCENT C. GRAY
ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON

BILL 18-612, “MAMIE PEANUT JOHNSON FIELD DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”

BILL 18-700, “DUKE ELLINGTON PARK DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”

BILL 18-719, “BISHOP WILLIAM F. HART WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”

BILL 18-805, “PETERBUG WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”

BILL 18-808, “DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”

BILL 18-811, “FRANK KAMENY WAY DESIGNATION ACT OF 2010”

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010, 10:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 500
JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING
1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.

Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray announces a public hearing by the Committee of the Whole on: Bill 18-612, the “Mamie Peanut Johnson Field Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-700, the “Duke Ellington Park Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-719, the “Bishop William F. Hart Way Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-805, the “PeterBug Way Designation Act of 2010;” Bill 18-808, the “Dorothy Irene Height Memorial Library Designation Act of 2010;” and Bill 18-811, the “Frank Kameny Way Designation Act of 2010.” The public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. An abbreviated notice is given to comply with D.C. Official Code § 9-204.01.

Bill 18-612, introduced by Councilmembers Wells, Thomas and Cheh, would designate the multi-purpose field located at the Rosedale Recreation Center at 1700 Gales Street, NE, in Ward 6, as the Mamie Peanut Johnson Field. Bill 18-700, introduced by Councilmember Evans, would designate the public park bounded by New Hampshire Avenue, M Street, and 21st Street, NW, in Ward 2, as Duke Ellington Park. Bill 18-719, introduced by Councilmembers Graham, would symbolically designate the 1000 block of V Street, NW, in Ward 1, as Bishop William F. Hart, Jr. Way. Bill 18-805, introduced by Councilmember Wells and Chairman Gray, would symbolically designate the 400 block of 13th Street, SE, in Ward 6 as PeterBug Way. Bill 18-808, introduced by Chairman Gray and all Councilmembers, would designate the Benning Neighborhood Library, located at 3935 Benning Road NE, in Ward 7, as the Dorothy Irene Height Memorial Library. Bill 18-811, introduced by Chairman Gray at the request of the Mayor, would symbolically designate the public street on the 1600 block of 17th Street, NW, between Q and R Streets, NW, in Ward 2, as Frank Kameny Way.

Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to testify at the public hearing are asked to telephone Aretha Latta, Administrative Assistant to the Committee of the Whole, at 724-8196, or send e-mail to alatta@dccouncil.us, and furnish their names, addresses, telephone numbers and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business on Monday, June 14, 2010. They should also bring with them 20 copies of their written testimony or submit one copy of their written testimony by June 14, 2010. Persons presenting testimony may be limited to 3 minutes in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Written statements for the record are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record. All statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.

Alley Life in Rosedale's Graceland Court

In Capitol Hill Restoration Society's November 2009 newsletter, Beth Purcell and Donna Hanousek provide a unique glimpse into Rosedale's Graceland Court alley life, read the article on page 7, here.

Rosedale Demographics, 1900–1920

In Capitol Hill Restoration Society's November 2009 newsletter, Donna Hanousek does a wonderful job researching and outlining a sampling of early Rosedale demographics in the first two-decades of the twentieth-century.

You can read the whole article on pages 8 & 9 here.

Demolished Trinidad Car Barn

Greater Greater Washington has an interesting 'Lost Washington' post, by Kent Boese, about the demolished Trinidad streetcar car barn which was located on the southeast corner of Benning Road and 15th Street, NE at the edge of the Rosedale neighborhood.

Interested in Kramer St., NE History

RCA received this email from an inquiring DC resident about the origins of Kramer Street, NE. There is some information available from the Rosedale Walking Historic Walking Tour RCA and CHRS presented back in May 2009. We have directed her to CHRS, but if anyone has information or can direct Sarah to other resources, either leave a comment or contact RCA (rosedaledc@gmail.com) and we'll gladly pass it along to her.

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Hello,

My name is Sarah H. and I'm a recent graduate of GWU. I'm now a resident of DC and I'm trying to do some research (out of curiosity) on the origins of Kramer St. NE. I know it's in the Rosedale Neighborhood, and so I was wondering if you could give me any information, or point me in the direction of someone who could help me with this research. I've looked at historical maps and newspapers, and the earliest I've seen it in existence was 1900 as Kraemer St. I want to find out who the street is named after, or why it is named Kramer St. Anything you could do to help would be much appreciated!

Thanks so much,

Sarah