Historical Marker
The PPIE Experience
Historical marker location:
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, California
( Marker can be reached from Lyon Street near Palace Drive when traveling south.)
Something For Everyone.
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.