Welcome to Historic Chevy Chase DC

e are Chevy Chase DC residents committed to preserving the distinctive character of our lovely, livable, century-old neighborhood.  Our mission is to promote the architecture and history of Chevy Chase DC by doing research and educating our neighbors about our community’s past.  Since 2004, HCCDC has worked toward the goal of establishing a Historic District to protect the architectural heritage embodied in so many of our neighborhood’s fine early buildings.

Development of Chevy Chase DC began in 1907, so we have just celebrated the community’s 100th anniversary.  In 2007 HCCDC also prepared, with the support of the architectural historians at EHT Traceries, a nomination of the neighborhood for Historic District status. This designation would protect Chevy Chase DC’s character, built up over four generations, from the destruction and “mansionization” that we can see going on in communities around us. 

As an Historic District, Chevy Chase DC would join Takoma Park DC, LeDroit Park, Cleveland Park, Shaw, Dupont Circle, and the other DC communities that have already acted to preserve for future generations the best qualities of the neighborhoods they love.  The residents of the Chevy Chase DC community are currently discussing and considering this proposal, before we submit it to the DC Historic Preservation Office. 

Illustration by Reena Racki/www.reenaracki.com

We encourage you to use this website to discover the many advantages that Historic District status would bring to both our neighborhood and its residents, to explore the history of our community, and to find out about our organization.

This Web site has been developed by your neighbors to help explain how designation of Chevy Chase DC as a Historic District will affect you, your home, and our neighborhood. If you are not already a Historic Chevy Chase DC member, we invite you to join us.  We also warmly welcome you to consider volunteering in the effort to preserve our neighborhood and the architectural heritage that helps make it such an excellent place to live. HCCDC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so all contributions are tax deductible.  We look forward to your participation!