Historical Marker

Dischord Records

Historical marker location:
3847 Beecher St Northwest, Glover Park, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Beecher Street Northwest and Huidikoper Place Northwest on Beecher Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2009

Born on Beecher. 1980.

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.
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