O and P Street Project Honored for Historic Preservation

The O and P Streets Rehabilitation Project was among several District projects recognized last week with a 2013 Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.

“We are honoring the return to glory of some of our most cherished neighborhood landmarks and institutions,” Mayor Vincent Gray said in a press release. “Historic Preservation is a driving force in the development and growth of the District of Columbia as more and more people are drawn to the vibrant historic neighborhoods of our beautiful city.”

The Georgetown project restored O and P streets in Georgetown, making the roads much friendlier to drivers, while retaining historic items like cobblestones and a rare remaining example of streetcar “conduit track system” in the United States. 

Recognized for the project's design and construction were DC Division, Federal Highway Administration, District of Columbia Department of Transportation, The Temple Group, Inc., Capitol Paving of D.C., Inc. and Bullock Construction, Inc.

“We are excited to honor a number of stellar projects, individuals and education efforts that demonstrate how historic preservation can revive landmark structures and highlight community heritage that enhance the unique character of Washington,” Harriet Tregoning, director of the Office of Planning, said in a press release.

According to a press release this year's recognized projects represent an investment of $152.5 million in historic districts and landmarks in the District.