James Lick Baths / People's Laundry Bldg.

Historical marker location:

165 10th Street, San Francisco, California

( Marker is on 10th Street north of Howard Street, on the left when traveling south.)

San Francisco Landmark No. 246. 165 10th Street.

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.