WE THE UNDERSIGNED OPPOSE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STREETCAR MAINTENANCE GARAGE, ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION AND STREETCAR WASH FACILITY ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HISTORIC SPINGARN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THE SCHOOL IS A HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN LANDMARK WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE LANGSTON DWELLINGS AND LANGSTON GOLF COURSE ARE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL AND THEY TOO ARE ON THE NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER. THE DC GOVERNMENT FAILED TO CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ADDRESSING THE POLLUTION, CONTAMINATION, NOISE, TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION RESULTING FROM THIS ILLEGAL INDUSTRIAL PROJECT BEING CONSTRUCTED IN THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD OF KINGMAN PARK.
Why is this important?
The "Schools on the Hill" are historic landmarks situated on the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. They were built starting in 1930s and until 1951. They were the last schools built specifically for African Americans prior to integration. They are a beautiful example of the progress that was made during the early years of the twentieth century. The historic architectural environment should be preserved for all to appreciate.
