Commerce to Commemoration

Historical marker location:

1469 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Federal Triangle, District of Columbia

( Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave Northwest and 15th Street Northest, on the left when traveling west on Pennsylvania Ave Northwest.)

Marker installed: 2021

The Evolution of a City Block.

The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.