Site of the National Bureau of Standards
Historical marker location:
4250 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Forest Hills, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue Northwest and Windom Place Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.)
Forest Hills Neighborhood Art on Call
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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.