Historical Marker

Remembering the Terminal Hotel Building

Historical marker location:
801 2nd Street, Davis, California
( Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and G Street on 2nd Street.)
Marker installed: 2013

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.