Houses With A Prospect

Historical marker location:

3400 Prospect Street Northwest, Georgetown, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Prospect Street Northwest and 34th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Prospect Street Northwest. Reported damaged.)

The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.