July 13, 2007
Contact: Bill Rice (202) 437-7787
(Washington, DC) The DC Office of Property Management (OPM) today received the recommendation from a public/private panel that The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital be selected as the new tenant to renovate, restore and reuse the historic Old Naval Hospital (ONH) at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, on Capitol Hill.
The Hill Center plans to restore the interior and exterior of the building, carriage house and grounds and offer a wide range of educational and life-long learning opportunities for local youth and adults, including classes in computer literacy, languages, music, drawing and painting, parenting, creative writing and cooking and nutrition. The Hill Center will also provide space for lectures, recitals, art shows and other community events. The carriage house will become a family-friendly cafe. (Click here to see the rest of this press release)
February 20, 2007 - Friends Suggest Criteria for the Selection of a Tenant
January 19, 2007 - Restoration of the Fence
November 17, 2006 - The Lights are ON at the Old Naval Hospital
September 20, 2006 - Portico (and First Phase) Restoration Done
August 22, 2006 - Portico Work Nearing Completion
July 24, 2006 - Restoration of Cast Iron Stairs Nearing Completion
June 17, 2006 - Craftsmen Shine at Old Naval Hospital Open House
May 20, 2006 - Cast Iron Stair Restoration Well Underway
April 20, 2006 - Restoration Revealed!
March 30, 2006 - About Halfway Done - And A New Paint Color!
January 20, 2006 - Windows and Doors Nearing Completion
January 2, 2006 - What Is Happening Under The Shrouds?
December 19, 2005 - Restoration of Doors Underway
December 14, 2005–OPM Says It Has No Plan, No Process, No Use For Restoration
December 5, 2005 - Construction Work Continues On the South Facade
December 1, 2005 - Restoration Work on the South Facade Has Begun!
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