Harris/Lass House

Historical marker location:

1889 Markert Street, Santa Clara, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Frederick Avenue on Market Street.)

Marker installed: 1981

1889 Market Street. Point of Historical Interest.

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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.