Cleveland Park Historical Society
Executive Director (part-time)
Cleveland Park is a National Register Historic District in Washington, D.C. The neighborhood developed as a “streetcar suburb” of
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Cleveland Park is a National Register Historic District in Washington, D.C. The neighborhood developed as a “streetcar suburb” of Washington from the 1890s and contains a remarkable variety of architecture as well as designed and natural landscapes from the 18th to 20th centuries.
The Cleveland Park Historical Society (CPHS) is the neighborhood’s historic preservation and local history organization, working to preserve our legacy of architectural and landscape design. Everyone is welcome to become a member!
Oral Histories
Read the first fruits of our new oral history project, as well as interviews with Cleveland Park residents from other projects.
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Design Guidelines
CPHS is in the process of developing design guidelines for the Cleveland Park Historic District. Read the draft guidelines and consult the DC Historic Preservation Office’s guidelines on additions, windows, doors, and more. Read More
First Time Offered: 3033 Ordway Street NW at $32,500 - Ghosts of DC
Sigh. How does looking at this advertisement make you feel? This was printed on Leap Day, February 29th, 1948. Source: Washington PostAh, FB nostalgia pages - where the concept of inflation will never sink in.
The Rosedale Conservancy BBQ is next Sunday, June 30th:
We hope to see you at the annual Rosedale BBQ, to be held on the Rosedale grounds (corner of Newark and 36th) on June 30th from 4-7 p.m.
What Rosedale Provides: Rosedale will provide the burgers, dogs and watermelon.
What Can You Bring?: Please bring (1) drinks for your family, (2) a side dish to share with your neighbors (chips, fruit salad, brownies, etc.), and (3) a lawn blanket or chairs.
"Best Brownie" Contest: This year marks the second annual "Best Brownie" contest - with "Kid" and "Adult" divisions. Bring your best baking skills and try to take the secret prize. A plate of your best, home-baked brownies is all you need to enter.
Special Attractions: As always, we will have music from The Cleveland Park Jazz Quartet. We will also have face painting and balloon twisting, corn hole, and a variety of kid games laid out on the grounds (balls, etc.).
Other Notables: Please leave furry friends at home.
Hope to see you there!