Masonic Temple

Historical marker location:

1379 East 14th Street, San Leandro, California

( Marker is at the intersection of East 14th Street and Joaquin Avenue, on the right when traveling south on East 14th Street.)

Marker installed: 2003

In 1965, the Watts Riots erupted in Los Angeles after a police officer arrested a Black man for drunk driving. The six-day riot resulted in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and $40 million in property damage. The Watts Riots were a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped to spark a nationwide conversation about race relations.