Link to Home Page

Restoration of the Old Naval Hospital

District of Columbia Press Release - July 13, 2007

Hill Center Recommended as Tenant for Old Naval Hospital

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)

Previous Restoration Updates

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!

This site is sponsored by the Friends of the Old Naval Hospital

This site is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActThis site is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Last updated December 26, 2007