Rooms With a View: An Idealistic Vision
Historical marker location:
525 Water Street Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 6th Street Southwest east of Water Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2018
River Farms to Urban Towers. Southwest Heritage Trail
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The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.