Historical Maps of Cleveland Park
The real estate atlases published by the G.W. Baist Company are a wonderful resource for the study of the development of D.C. neighborhoods. The Washingtoniana Division at the MLK Library and the Kiplinger Library at the Historical Society of Washington have nearly-complete sets and as well as staff who can help you explore the collections to their fullest. Some of these atlases have been digitized by the Library of Congress and they're great fun to explore. (There are commercial sites that will sell you digitized … [Read More...]
Happy New Year from CPHS!
Thanks to all who helped make 2011 a successful year for CPHS, especially our members and the all-volunteer Board and Architectural Review Committee! We have great things planned for 2012, so join now, like our Facebook page, and check back here for news of new programming. … [Read More...]
Latest news
Just a few updates: Check out our Facebook page for a glimpse of the National Cathedral as it might have been. The gingerbread house decorating party on December 11th was a great success! Pictures of happy decorators and yummy houses are on the Facebook page, … [Read More...]
“Connecticut Avenue Highlands”
When Cleveland Park was first developed around the turn of the 20th century, it was known as "Connecticut Avenue Highlands". You can just make out a billboard advertising the new development in this photo. The billboard is near the current site of the Uptown Theater and the … [Read More...]
2012 Membership Drive
Cleveland Park will mark its 25th year as an historic district in 2012. Like everything we appreciate and treasure, this neighborhood requires continuous care and attention. The Cleveland Park Historical Society has been carrying out this work on behalf of everyone who … [Read More...]
